Information about #A81B48 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A81B48 belongs to the Rose Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 27, 72) — 65.9% red, 10.6% green, 28.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 55 / 38 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A81B48 is a energetic, saturated rose 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 a hair away from French Wine (#AC1E44). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Carmine (#A9203E) and Amaranth Purple (#AB274F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 27, 72)), which gives #A81B48 its character. If you plan to put text on a #A81B48 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. #A81B48 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A81B48 color variations

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#A81B48 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 #A81B48

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A81B48
  • RGB168, 27, 72
  • CMYK0, 55, 38, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 27, 72)
  • HSL341°, 72%, 38%
  • HSL Precise340.851°, 72.308%, 38.235%
  • HSV341°, 84%, 66%
  • HSB341°, 84%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.106
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.106, 0.282)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.106, 0.282, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.106, 0.282)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB10.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB28.2%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA81B48
  • DECIMAL ID11017032
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01