Information about #A2102B color

#A2102B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A2102B is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(162, 16, 43) — 63.5% red, 6.3% green, 16.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 57 / 47 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2102B presents itself as a strongly colored warm 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 very close to Rosy Red (#A11A2E). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Falcons Red (#A71930) and Ruby Red (#9B111E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 16, 43)), which gives #A2102B its character. If you plan to put text on a #A2102B background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. No one has named #A2102B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A2102B color variations

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#A2102B 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 #A2102B

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

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Royal Red color link
Royal Red

#9B1C31

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

Rock N Roll color link
Rock N Roll

#9D002F

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

MIT Red color link
MIT Red

#A31F34

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2102B
  • RGB162, 16, 43
  • CMYK0, 57, 47, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 16, 43)
  • HSL349°, 82%, 35%
  • HSL Precise348.904°, 82.022%, 34.902%
  • HSV349°, 90%, 64%
  • HSB349°, 90%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.063, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.063, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.063, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA2102B
  • DECIMAL ID10620971
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01