Information about #A81F3F color

#A81F3F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A81F3F belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(168, 31, 63) (65.9% red, 12.2% green, 24.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 54 / 41 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A81F3F presents itself as a energetic, saturated red — one 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 almost identical to Deep Carmine (#A9203E). Nearby in the Register you will also find French Wine (#AC1E44) and Candy Floss (#9F263D).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 31, 63)), which gives #A81F3F its character. If you plan to put text on a #A81F3F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. #A81F3F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A81F3F color variations

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

#A81F3F 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 #A81F3F

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

Deep Carmine color link
Deep Carmine

#A9203E

French Wine color link
French Wine

#AC1E44

Candy Floss color link
Candy Floss

#9F263D

MIT Red color link
MIT Red

#A31F34

Glitterbug color link
Glitterbug

#A92A37

StitchCraft color link
StitchCraft

#B02A3E

Rouge color link
Rouge

#AB1239

American Red color link
American Red

#B32134

Falcons Red color link
Falcons Red

#A71930

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A81F3F
  • RGB168, 31, 63
  • CMYK0, 54, 41, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 31, 63)
  • HSL346°, 69%, 39%
  • HSL Precise345.985°, 68.844%, 39.02%
  • HSV346°, 82%, 66%
  • HSB346°, 82%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.122, 0.247)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.122, 0.247, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.122, 0.247)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA81F3F
  • DECIMAL ID11018047
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01