#CA242F Hex Color Code

#CA242F

The Hexadecimal Color #CA242F is a contrast shade of Crimson. #CA242F RGB value is rgb(202, 36, 47). RGB Color Model of #CA242F consists of 79% red, 14% green and 18% blue. HSL color Mode of #CA242F has 356°(degrees) Hue, 70% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #CA242F color has an wavelength of 395.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #CA242F is #CC3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #CA242F is #C23. The Closest Color to #CA242F is #DC143C. Official Name of #CA242F Hex Code is Persian Red. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #CA242F is 0 Cyan 82 Magenta 77 Yellow 21 Black and #CA242F CMY is 0, 82, 77. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #CA242F is hsl(356,70,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(356, 82, 79). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #CA242F is 25.5, 14.03, 4.05.
Hex8 Value of #CA242F is #CA242FFF. Decimal Value of #CA242F is 13247535 and Octal Value of #CA242F is 62422057. Binary Value of #CA242F is 11001010, 100100, 101111 and Android of #CA242F is 4291437615 / 0xffca242f. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #CA242F is 0.585, 0.322, 0.322 and YIQ Color Space of #CA242F is 86.888, 95.3851, 38.5322. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #CA242F is 24.06, 5.9, 4.25. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #CA242F is 44.28, 62.67, 37.16. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #CA242F is 44.28, 122.76, 23.37. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #CA242F is 44.28, 72.86, 30.67. Hunter Lab variable of #CA242F is 37.46, 55.97, 19.81.

#CA242F - Persian Red Color Image
#CA242F - Persian Red Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #CA242F

RGB Percentages of #CA242F

79%
14%
18%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #CA242F

79.22%
14.12%
18.43%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #CA242F

0%
82%
77%
21%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #CA242F

To get 25% Saturated #CA242F Color, you need to convert the hex color #CA242F to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #CA242F hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #CA242F

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #CA242F

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #CA242F

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #CA242F to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #CA242F to it's the darkest color.

#CA242F Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(202, 36, 47)
RGB Percent 79%, 14%, 18%
RYB 202.0, 36.0, 47.0
CMYK 0, 82, 77, 21
CMY 0, 82, 77
HSL hsl(356, 70%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(356, 70%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(356, 82, 79)
XYZ 25.5, 14.03, 4.05
Hex8 Value #CA242FFF
Decimal Value 13247535
Octal Value 62422057
Binary Value 11001010,100100,101111
Android 4291437615 / 0xffca242f
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(356, 70%, 47%)
xyY 0.585, 0.322, 14.028
YIQ 86.888, 95.3851, 38.5322
LMS 24.06, 5.9, 4.25
CieLAB 44.28, 62.67, 37.16
CieLUV : LCHuv 44.28, 122.76, 23.37
CieLCH : LCHab 44.28, 72.86, 30.67
Hunter Lab 37.46, 55.97, 19.81
YUV 86.888, -19.61, 100.99
YDbDr 86.888, -60.04, -218.89
YCbCr 90.62, 108.23, 200.12
YCoCg 80.25, 124.5, -44.25
YPbPr 86.89, -22.51, 82.11
Munsell Color System 10796.77 476.18/39.63

#CA242F HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#CA242F as Background:

When every situation which life can offer is turned to the profit of spiritual growth, no situation can really be a bad one.

Paul Brunton
<p style="background: #CA242F">…</p>

#CA242F as Text Color:

Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.

Ralph Waldo Emerson
<p style="color: #CA242F">…</p>

#CA242F as Text Shadow:

I have always been aware that you have to get people listening before you can change their minds. Any artist's big fear is being ignored, so if you get debate, that's great.

Damien Hirst
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #CA242F">…</p>

#CA242F as Linear Gradient:

It may be true that the law cannot make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me, and I think that's pretty important.

Martin Luther King, Jr.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #CA242F)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #CA242F?

RGB Value for #CA242F is rgb(202, 36, 47).

What is the RGB percentage of #CA242F?

RGB percentage for #CA242F is 79% Red 14% Green 18% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #CA242F?

CMYK Color Model of #CA242F is 0 Cyan 82 Magenta 77 Yellow 21 Black.

What is the HSL value of #CA242F?

HSL Value of #CA242F is 356°(degrees) Hue 70 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #CA242F?

HSV Value of #CA242F is 356 Hue 82 Saturation 79 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #CA242F?

XYZ Color Model of #CA242F is 25.5, 14.03, 4.05.