Information about #A02B27 color

#A02B27 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A02B27 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(160, 43, 39) — 62.7% red, 16.9% green, 15.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 46 / 47 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A02B27 presents itself as a strongly colored earthy red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Red Birch (#9D2B22). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Auburn (#A52A2A) and Metallic Red (#A62C2B).

In RGB terms — rgb(160, 43, 39) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A02B27 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. No one has named #A02B27 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A02B27 color variations

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#A02B27 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 #A02B27

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

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A02B27
  • RGB160, 43, 39
  • CMYK0, 46, 47, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 43, 39)
  • HSL2°, 61%, 39%
  • HSL Precise1.983°, 60.804%, 39.02%
  • HSV2°, 76%, 63%
  • HSB2°, 76%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.169, 0.153)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.169, 0.153, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.169, 0.153)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA02B27
  • DECIMAL ID10496807
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01