#CD242C Hex Color Code
#CD242C
The Hexadecimal Color #CD242C is a contrast shade of Crimson. #CD242C RGB value is rgb(205, 36, 44). RGB Color Model of #CD242C consists of 80% red, 14% green and 17% blue. HSL color Mode of #CD242C has 357°(degrees) Hue, 70% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #CD242C color has an wavelength of 395.22222nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #CD242C is #FF3333. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #CD242C is #C23. The Closest Color to #CD242C is #DC143C. Official Name of #CD242C Hex Code is Persian Red. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #CD242C is 0 Cyan 82 Magenta 79 Yellow 20 Black and #CD242C CMY is 0, 82, 79. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #CD242C is hsl(357,70,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(357, 82, 80). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #CD242C is 26.27, 14.43, 3.78.
Hex8 Value of #CD242C is #CD242CFF. Decimal Value of #CD242C is 13444140 and Octal Value of #CD242C is 63222054. Binary Value of #CD242C is 11001101, 100100, 101100 and Android of #CD242C is 4291634220 / 0xffcd242c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #CD242C is 0.591, 0.324, 0.324 and YIQ Color Space of #CD242C is 87.443, 98.1367, 38.2331. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #CD242C is 24.84, 6.03, 3.99. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #CD242C is 44.84, 63.44, 39.66. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #CD242C is 44.84, 125.78, 24.97. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #CD242C is 44.84, 74.82, 32.01. Hunter Lab variable of #CD242C is 37.99, 56.97, 20.69.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #CD242C
RGB Percentages of #CD242C
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 #CD242C
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 #CD242C
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 #CD242C
To get 25% Saturated #CD242C Color, you need to convert the hex color #CD242C 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 #CD242C 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 #CD242C
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 #CD242C
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 #CD242C
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 #CD242C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #CD242C to it's the darkest color.
#CD242C Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(205, 36, 44) |
| RGB Percent | 80%, 14%, 17% |
| RYB | 205.0, 36.0, 44.0 |
| CMYK | 0, 82, 79, 20 |
| CMY | 0, 82, 79 |
| HSL | hsl(357, 70%, 47%) |
| HSLA | hsl(357, 70%, 47%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(357, 82, 80) |
| XYZ | 26.27, 14.43, 3.78 |
| Hex8 Value | #CD242CFF |
| Decimal Value | 13444140 |
| Octal Value | 63222054 |
| Binary Value | 11001101,100100,101100 |
| Android | 4291634220 / 0xffcd242c |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(357, 70%, 47%) |
| xyY | 0.591, 0.324, 14.427 |
| YIQ | 87.443, 98.1367, 38.2331 |
| LMS | 24.84, 6.03, 3.99 |
| CieLAB | 44.84, 63.44, 39.66 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 44.84, 125.78, 24.97 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 44.84, 74.82, 32.01 |
| Hunter Lab | 37.99, 56.97, 20.69 |
| YUV | 87.443, -21.36, 103.13 |
| YDbDr | 87.443, -65.39, -223.54 |
| YCbCr | 91.1, 106.46, 201.66 |
| YCoCg | 80.25, 124.5, -44.25 |
| YPbPr | 87.44, -24.52, 83.85 |
| Munsell Color System | 10850.04 481.28/42.08 |
#CD242C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#CD242C as Background:
A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.
<p style="background: #CD242C">…</p>#CD242C as Text Color:
I have lost my seven best friends, which is to say God has had mercy on me seven times without realizing it. He lent a friendship, took it from me, sent me another.
<p style="color: #CD242C">…</p>#CD242C as Text Shadow:
The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #CD242C">…</p>#CD242C as Linear Gradient:
We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #CD242C)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #CD242C?
RGB Value for #CD242C is rgb(205, 36, 44).
What is the RGB percentage of #CD242C?
RGB percentage for #CD242C is 80% Red 14% Green 17% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #CD242C?
CMYK Color Model of #CD242C is 0 Cyan 82 Magenta 79 Yellow 20 Black.
What is the HSL value of #CD242C?
HSL Value of #CD242C is 357°(degrees) Hue 70 Saturation 47 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #CD242C?
HSV Value of #CD242C is 357 Hue 82 Saturation 80 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #CD242C?
XYZ Color Model of #CD242C is 26.27, 14.43, 3.78.