Information about #A40E13 color

#A40E13 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A40E13 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 14, 19) (64.3% red, 5.5% green, 7.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 59 / 57 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A40E13 presents itself as a energetic, saturated 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 almost identical to Spartan Crimson (#9E1316). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Vibrant Ruby (#A7080D) and Ruby Red (#9B111E).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 14, 19)), which gives #A40E13 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A40E13 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.7:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A40E13 color variations

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

#A40E13 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 #A40E13

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

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Cranberry color link
Cranberry

#9F000F

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Poppy color link
Poppy

#AC0019

Red Wine color link
Red Wine

#990012

HLH SG Red color link
HLH SG Red

#A30008

Youtube Red color link
Youtube Red

#B2071D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A40E13
  • RGB164, 14, 19
  • CMYK0, 59, 57, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 14, 19)
  • HSL358°, 84%, 35%
  • HSL Precise358°, 84.27%, 34.902%
  • HSV358°, 91%, 64%
  • HSB358°, 91%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.075
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.055, 0.075)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.055, 0.075, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.055, 0.075)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB7.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA40E13
  • DECIMAL ID10751507
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01