#ae242a - Mexican Red Hex Color Code

#AE242A (Mexican Red) - RGB 174, 36, 42 Color Information

#ae242a Conversion Table

HEX Triplet AE, 24, 2A
RGB Decimal 174, 36, 42
RGB Octal 256, 44, 52
RGB Percent 68.2%, 14.1%, 16.5%
RGB Binary 10101110, 100100, 101010
CMY 0.318, 0.859, 0.835
CMYK 0, 79, 76, 32

Percentages of Color #AE242A

R 68.2%
G 14.1%
B 16.5%
RGB Percentages of Color #ae242a
C 0%
M 79%
Y 76%
K 32%
CMYK Percentages of Color #ae242a

Color spaces of #AE242A Mexican Red - RGB(174, 36, 42)

HSV (or HSB) 357°, 79°, 68°
HSL 357°, 66°, 41°
Web Safe #993333
XYZ 18.504, 10.428, 3.228
CIE-Lab 38.599, 54.448, 32.237
xyY 0.575, 0.324, 10.428
Decimal 11412522

#ae242a Color Accessibility Scores (Mexican Red Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Mexican Red ↔ #ae242a Color Blindness Simulator

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#AE242A Color Combinations - Color Schemes with ae242a

#ae242a Analogous Colors

#ae242a Triadic Colors

#ae242a Split Complementary Colors

#ae242a Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #ae242a Color Variations

#ae242a Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #ae242a, darker shades are produced.)

#ae242a Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #ae242a can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Mexican Red (#ae242a)

#ae242a Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #ae242a
This sample text has a font color of #ae242a
#ae242a Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #ae242a
#ae242a CSS3 Linear Gradient
#ae242a Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #ae242a
#ae242a Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #ae242a
Sample text with glow color #ae242a
This sample text has a glow color of #ae242a
#ae242a Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #ae242a
Sample text with Underline Color #ae242a
This sample text has a underline color of #ae242a
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #ae242a of the current color.

#AE242A in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #ae242a
Java new Color(174, 36, 42);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 174, 36, 42);
Swift UIColor(red:174, green:36, blue:42, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:174 green:36 blue:42 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(174f, 36f, 42f);
Python Color('#ae242a')

#ae242a - RGB(174, 36, 42) - Mexican Red Color FAQ

What is the color code for Mexican Red?

Hex color code for Mexican Red color is #ae242a. RGB color code for mexican red color is rgb(174, 36, 42).

What is the RGB value of #ae242a?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #ae242a is rgb(174, 36, 42). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '174' indicates the intensity of the red component, '36' represents the green component's intensity, and '42' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #ae242a.

What is the RGB percentage of #ae242a?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #ae242a is detailed as follows: 68.2% Red, 14.1% Green, and 16.5% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 68.2% 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 16.5% 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 #ae242a.

What does RGB 174,36,42 mean?

The RGB color 174, 36, 42 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 #ae242a?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #ae242a is composed of 0% Cyan, 79% Magenta, 76% Yellow, and 32% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 0% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 79% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 76% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 32% 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 #ae242a?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #ae242a has an HSL value of 357° (degrees) for Hue, 66% for Saturation, and 41% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 357° 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 41% 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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