Information about #822A2A color

#822A2A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #822A2A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(130, 42, 42) — 51% red, 16.5% green, 16.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 35 / 35 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#822A2A is a confidently colored red that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Raging Bull (#7F2F2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flame Red (#86282E) and Dawnbreaker (#813125).

In RGB terms — rgb(130, 42, 42) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #822A2A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. #822A2A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#822A2A color variations

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#822A2A color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #822A2A

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Raging Bull color link
Raging Bull

#7F2F2A

Flame Red color link
Flame Red

#86282E

Dawnbreaker color link
Dawnbreaker

#813125

Scarlett color link
Scarlett

#7E2530

Shiraz color link
Shiraz

#842833

Bullseye color link
Bullseye

#7D222B

Erica color link
Erica

#81332D

Vixen color link
Vixen

#81342B

Lusty color link
Lusty

#782E2C

Fast Lane color link
Fast Lane

#892431

Mustang color link
Mustang

#7F352E

Burnt Umber color link
Burnt Umber

#8A3324

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#822A2A
  • RGB130, 42, 42
  • CMYK0, 35, 35, 49
  • CSSrgb(130, 42, 42)
  • HSL0°, 51%, 34%
  • HSL Precise0°, 51.163%, 33.725%
  • HSV0°, 68%, 51%
  • HSB0°, 68%, 51%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.510
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • GLSLvec3(0.510, 0.165, 0.165)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.510, 0.165, 0.165, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.510, 0.165, 0.165)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB51%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID822A2A
  • DECIMAL ID8530474
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01