Information about #A0372D color

#A0372D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A0372D belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 55, 45) (62.7% red, 21.6% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 41 / 45 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A confidently colored red, #A0372D sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Milano Red (#9E3332). Nearby in the Register you will also find Whizz Bang (#A23A34) and Sweet Brown (#A83731).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(160, 55, 45)), which gives #A0372D its character. If you plan to put text on a #A0372D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. #A0372D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A0372D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A0372D 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 #A0372D

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

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Sweet Brown color link
Sweet Brown

#A83731

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Rock Spray color link
Rock Spray

#9D442D

Tia Maria color link
Tia Maria

#97422D

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Thunderbird color link
Thunderbird

#923830

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A0372D
  • RGB160, 55, 45
  • CMYK0, 41, 45, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 55, 45)
  • HSL5°, 56%, 40%
  • HSL Precise5.217°, 56.098%, 40.196%
  • HSV5°, 72%, 63%
  • HSB5°, 72%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.216, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.216, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.216, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB21.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA0372D
  • DECIMAL ID10499885
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers12 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01