Information about #A02C1C color

#A02C1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A02C1C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 44, 28) (62.7% red, 17.3% green, 11% blue), or CMYK 0 / 45 / 52 / 37 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A strongly colored earthy red, #A02C1C holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this 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 Bonfire (#A62A20) and Deep Dumpling (#9B351B).

The recipe behind #A02C1C is rgb(160, 44, 28), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A02C1C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. No one has named #A02C1C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A02C1C color variations

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#A02C1C 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 #A02C1C

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

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Countdown color link
Countdown

#922F1D

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A02C1C
  • RGB160, 44, 28
  • CMYK0, 45, 52, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 44, 28)
  • HSL7°, 70%, 37%
  • HSL Precise7.273°, 70.213%, 36.863%
  • HSV7°, 83%, 63%
  • HSB7°, 83%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.173, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.173, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.173, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA02C1C
  • DECIMAL ID10497052
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01