Information about #A42A0E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A42A0E belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 42, 14) (64.3% red, 16.5% green, 5.5% blue), or CMYK 0 / 48 / 59 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A42A0E presents itself as a strongly colored warm red — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tabasco (#A02712). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rust Red (#AA2704) and Burnt Red (#9F2305).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(164, 42, 14)), which gives #A42A0E its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #A42A0E: 7.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.9:1 for black. #A42A0E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A42A0E color variations

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

#A42A0E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#A42A0E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#A42A0E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#A42A0E color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#A42A0E 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
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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
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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
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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
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#2A0EA4
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#89A40E
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#3EA40E
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Nearest named colors to #A42A0E

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

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Strong Vermilion color link
Strong Vermilion

#A82A00

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Rusty Brown color link
Rusty Brown

#9E3C0E

Deep Dumpling color link
Deep Dumpling

#9B351B

Brown Red color link
Brown Red

#922B05

#A42A0E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A42A0E
  • RGB164, 42, 14
  • CMYK0, 48, 59, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 42, 14)
  • HSL11°, 84%, 35%
  • HSL Precise11.2°, 84.27%, 34.902%
  • HSV11°, 91%, 64%
  • HSB11°, 91%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.055
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.165, 0.055)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.165, 0.055, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.165, 0.055)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA42A0E
  • DECIMAL ID10758670
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers11 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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