Information about #A6171E color

#A6171E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A6171E is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(166, 23, 30) (65.1% red, 9% green, 11.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 56 / 53 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A6171E is a energetic, saturated 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 Pulse (#A41D19). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Spartan Crimson (#9E1316) and Ruby Red (#9B111E).

In RGB terms — rgb(166, 23, 30) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #A6171E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#A6171E color variations

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

#A6171E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#A6171E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#A6171E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#A6171E 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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#A6171E 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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#1766A6
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#17A657
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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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#A61766
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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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#1EA617
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#171EA6
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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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#A69F17
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#171EA6
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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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#66A617
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#17A69F
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#5717A6
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Nearest named colors to #A6171E

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

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Spartan Crimson color link
Spartan Crimson

#9E1316

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Del Toro color link
Del Toro

#B11D20

Rambutan Red color link
Rambutan Red

#A72127

Netherlands Red color link
Netherlands Red

#AE1C28

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Wine Red color link
Wine Red

#B11226

Upsdell Red color link
Upsdell Red

#AE2029

Firebrick color link
Firebrick

#B22222

Rosy Red color link
Rosy Red

#A11A2E

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

#A6171E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A6171E
  • RGB166, 23, 30
  • CMYK0, 56, 53, 35
  • CSSrgb(166, 23, 30)
  • HSL357°, 76%, 37%
  • HSL Precise357.063°, 75.661%, 37.059%
  • HSV357°, 86%, 65%
  • HSB357°, 86%, 65%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.651
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.090
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.118
  • GLSLvec3(0.651, 0.090, 0.118)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.651, 0.090, 0.118, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.651, 0.090, 0.118)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.8%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA6171E
  • DECIMAL ID10884894
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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