Information about #A42D18 color

#A42D18 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A42D18 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(164, 45, 24) (64.3% red, 17.6% green, 9.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 47 / 55 / 36 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A42D18 is a strongly colored earthy red 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 Bonfire (#A62A20). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Tabasco (#A02712) and Red Birch (#9D2B22).

In RGB terms — rgb(164, 45, 24) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A42D18 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 3.0:1. No one has named #A42D18 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A42D18 color variations

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#A42D18 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 #A42D18

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

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A42D18
  • RGB164, 45, 24
  • CMYK0, 47, 55, 36
  • CSSrgb(164, 45, 24)
  • HSL9°, 74%, 37%
  • HSL Precise9°, 74.468%, 36.863%
  • HSV9°, 85%, 64%
  • HSB9°, 85%, 64%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.643
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • GLSLvec3(0.643, 0.176, 0.094)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.643, 0.176, 0.094, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.643, 0.176, 0.094)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB64.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB9.4%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA42D18
  • DECIMAL ID10759448
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers7 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01