Information about #A32A28 color

#A32A28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A32A28 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(163, 42, 40) (63.9% red, 16.5% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 47 / 48 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A32A28 presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Auburn (#A52A2A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Metallic Red (#A62C2B) and Red Birch (#9D2B22).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(163, 42, 40)), which gives #A32A28 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A32A28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. #A32A28 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A32A28 color variations

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

#A32A28 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 #A32A28

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

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Metallic Red color link
Metallic Red

#A62C2B

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Scarlet Sage color link
Scarlet Sage

#9D202F

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Milano Red color link
Milano Red

#9E3332

Cracker color link
Cracker

#963128

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A32A28
  • RGB163, 42, 40
  • CMYK0, 47, 48, 36
  • CSSrgb(163, 42, 40)
  • HSL1°, 61%, 40%
  • HSL Precise0.976°, 60.591%, 39.804%
  • HSV1°, 75%, 64%
  • HSB1°, 75%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.639
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.639, 0.165, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.639, 0.165, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.639, 0.165, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA32A28
  • DECIMAL ID10693160
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01