Information about #A0403B color

#A0403B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A0403B belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(160, 64, 59) (62.7% red, 25.1% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 38 / 40 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A0403B presents itself as a clearly saturated earthy red — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Terracotta Pink (#9B3D3D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Cincinnati (#A5403F) and Hot August (#9A463B).

In RGB terms — rgb(160, 64, 59) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A0403B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #A0403B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A0403B color variations

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

#A0403B 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 #A0403B

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

Cincinnati color link
Cincinnati

#A5403F

Hot August color link
Hot August

#9A463B

Cognac color link
Cognac

#9A463D

Afterburner color link
Afterburner

#983D39

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Fusion color link
Fusion

#98463E

Mojo color link
Mojo

#97463C

Kamikaze color link
Kamikaze

#A43F30

Chestnut color link
Chestnut

#954535

La Bamba color link
La Bamba

#A43F48

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A0403B
  • RGB160, 64, 59
  • CMYK0, 38, 40, 37
  • CSSrgb(160, 64, 59)
  • HSL3°, 46%, 43%
  • HSL Precise2.97°, 46.119%, 42.941%
  • HSV3°, 63%, 63%
  • HSB3°, 63%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.627
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.627, 0.251, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.627, 0.251, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.627, 0.251, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB62.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA0403B
  • DECIMAL ID10502203
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01