Information about #A2302E color

#A2302E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A2302E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(162, 48, 46) — 63.5% red, 18.8% green, 18% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 45 / 45 / 36. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A2302E is a clearly saturated warm red that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Milano Red (#9E3332). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Metallic Red (#A62C2B) and Auburn (#A52A2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(162, 48, 46)), which gives #A2302E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A2302E: 7.0:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 3.0:1 for black. #A2302E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A2302E color variations

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#A2302E 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 #A2302E

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

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Sweet Brown color link
Sweet Brown

#A83731

Roadster color link
Roadster

#9F2C37

Whizz Bang color link
Whizz Bang

#A23A34

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A2302E
  • RGB162, 48, 46
  • CMYK0, 45, 45, 36
  • CSSrgb(162, 48, 46)
  • HSL1°, 56%, 41%
  • HSL Precise1.034°, 55.769%, 40.784%
  • HSV1°, 72%, 64%
  • HSB1°, 72%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.635, 0.188, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.635, 0.188, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.635, 0.188, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX IDA2302E
  • DECIMAL ID10629166
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers18 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01