#e42c2a - Alizarin Crimson Hex Color Code

#E42C2A (Alizarin Crimson) - RGB 228, 44, 42 Color Information

#e42c2a Conversion Table

HEX Triplet E4, 2C, 2A
RGB Decimal 228, 44, 42
RGB Octal 344, 54, 52
RGB Percent 89.4%, 17.3%, 16.5%
RGB Binary 11100100, 101100, 101010
CMY 0.106, 0.827, 0.835
CMYK 0, 81, 82, 11

Percentages of Color #E42C2A

R 89.4%
G 17.3%
B 16.5%
RGB Percentages of Color #e42c2a
C 0%
M 81%
Y 82%
K 11%
CMYK Percentages of Color #e42c2a

Color spaces of #E42C2A Alizarin Crimson - RGB(228, 44, 42)

HSV (or HSB) 1°, 82°, 89°
HSL 1°, 78°, 53°
Web Safe #cc3333
XYZ 33.314, 18.463, 3.998
CIE-Lab 50.052, 67.823, 47.407
xyY 0.597, 0.331, 18.463
Decimal 14953514

#e42c2a Color Accessibility Scores (Alizarin Crimson 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]

Alizarin Crimson ↔ #e42c2a Color Blindness Simulator

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#E42C2A Color Combinations - Color Schemes with e42c2a

#e42c2a Analogous Colors

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#e42c2a Split Complementary Colors

#e42c2a Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #e42c2a Color Variations

#e42c2a Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #e42c2a, darker shades are produced.)

#e42c2a Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #e42c2a can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Alizarin Crimson (#e42c2a)

#e42c2a Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #e42c2a
This sample text has a font color of #e42c2a
#e42c2a Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #e42c2a
#e42c2a CSS3 Linear Gradient
#e42c2a Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #e42c2a
#e42c2a Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #e42c2a
Sample text with glow color #e42c2a
This sample text has a glow color of #e42c2a
#e42c2a Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #e42c2a
Sample text with Underline Color #e42c2a
This sample text has a underline color of #e42c2a
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #e42c2a of the current color.

#E42C2A in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #e42c2a
Java new Color(228, 44, 42);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 228, 44, 42);
Swift UIColor(red:228, green:44, blue:42, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:228 green:44 blue:42 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(228f, 44f, 42f);
Python Color('#e42c2a')

#e42c2a - RGB(228, 44, 42) - Alizarin Crimson Color FAQ

What is the color code for Alizarin Crimson?

Hex color code for Alizarin Crimson color is #e42c2a. RGB color code for alizarin crimson color is rgb(228, 44, 42).

What is the RGB value of #e42c2a?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #e42c2a is rgb(228, 44, 42). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '228' indicates the intensity of the red component, '44' 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 #e42c2a.

What is the RGB percentage of #e42c2a?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #e42c2a is detailed as follows: 89.4% Red, 17.3% 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 89.4% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 17.3% 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 #e42c2a.

What does RGB 228,44,42 mean?

The RGB color 228, 44, 42 represents a dull and muted shade of Red. The websafe version of this color is hex cc3333. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Alizarin Crimson.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #e42c2a?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #e42c2a is composed of 0% Cyan, 81% Magenta, 82% Yellow, and 11% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 0% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 81% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 82% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 11% 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 #e42c2a?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #e42c2a has an HSL value of 1° (degrees) for Hue, 78% for Saturation, and 53% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 1° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 78% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 53% 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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