#b0242e - Mexican Red Hex Color Code

#B0242E (Mexican Red) - RGB 176, 36, 46 Color Information

#b0242e Conversion Table

HEX Triplet B0, 24, 2E
RGB Decimal 176, 36, 46
RGB Octal 260, 44, 56
RGB Percent 69%, 14.1%, 18%
RGB Binary 10110000, 100100, 101110
CMY 0.310, 0.859, 0.820
CMYK 0, 80, 74, 31

Percentages of Color #B0242E

R 69%
G 14.1%
B 18%
RGB Percentages of Color #b0242e
C 0%
M 80%
Y 74%
K 31%
CMYK Percentages of Color #b0242e

Color spaces of #B0242E Mexican Red - RGB(176, 36, 46)

HSV (or HSB) 356°, 80°, 69°
HSL 356°, 66°, 42°
Web Safe #993333
XYZ 19.029, 10.689, 3.645
CIE-Lab 39.052, 55.207, 30.459
xyY 0.570, 0.320, 10.689
Decimal 11543598

#b0242e Color Accessibility Scores (Mexican Red Contrast Checker)

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Mexican Red ↔ #b0242e Color Blindness Simulator

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#B0242E Color Combinations - Color Schemes with b0242e

#b0242e Analogous Colors

#b0242e Triadic Colors

#b0242e Split Complementary Colors

#b0242e Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #b0242e Color Variations

#b0242e Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #b0242e, darker shades are produced.)

#b0242e Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #b0242e can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Mexican Red (#b0242e)

#b0242e Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #b0242e
This sample text has a font color of #b0242e
#b0242e Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #b0242e
#b0242e CSS3 Linear Gradient
#b0242e Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #b0242e
#b0242e Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #b0242e
Sample text with glow color #b0242e
This sample text has a glow color of #b0242e
#b0242e Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #b0242e
Sample text with Underline Color #b0242e
This sample text has a underline color of #b0242e
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #b0242e of the current color.

#B0242E in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #b0242e
Java new Color(176, 36, 46);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 176, 36, 46);
Swift UIColor(red:176, green:36, blue:46, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:176 green:36 blue:46 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(176f, 36f, 46f);
Python Color('#b0242e')

#b0242e - RGB(176, 36, 46) - Mexican Red Color FAQ

What is the color code for Mexican Red?

Hex color code for Mexican Red color is #b0242e. RGB color code for mexican red color is rgb(176, 36, 46).

What is the RGB value of #b0242e?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #b0242e is rgb(176, 36, 46). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '176' indicates the intensity of the red component, '36' represents the green component's intensity, and '46' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #b0242e.

What is the RGB percentage of #b0242e?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #b0242e is detailed as follows: 69% Red, 14.1% Green, and 18% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 69% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 14.1% and 18% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #b0242e.

What does RGB 176,36,46 mean?

The RGB color 176, 36, 46 represents a dull and muted shade of Red. The websafe version of this color is hex 993333. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Mexican Red.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #b0242e?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #b0242e is composed of 0% Cyan, 80% Magenta, 74% Yellow, and 31% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 0% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 80% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 74% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 31% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #b0242e?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #b0242e has an HSL value of 356° (degrees) for Hue, 66% for Saturation, and 42% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 356° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 66% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 42% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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