Information about #A8321A color

#A8321A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A8321A belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(168, 50, 26) — 65.9% red, 19.6% green, 10.2% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 46 / 56 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A8321A is a vivid, lively red 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 Chinese Red (#AA381E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rustic Coral (#AE3415) and Chinese Brown (#AB381F).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(168, 50, 26)), which gives #A8321A its character. If you plan to put text on a #A8321A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.1:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #A8321A is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#A8321A color variations

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#A8321A 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 #A8321A

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

Chinese Red color link
Chinese Red

#AA381E

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Bonfire color link
Bonfire

#A62A20

Brick color link
Brick

#A03623

Brownish Red color link
Brownish Red

#9E3623

Red Birch color link
Red Birch

#9D2B22

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Auburn color link
Auburn

#A52A2A

#A8321A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A8321A
  • RGB168, 50, 26
  • CMYK0, 46, 56, 34
  • CSSrgb(168, 50, 26)
  • HSL10°, 73%, 38%
  • HSL Precise10.141°, 73.196%, 38.039%
  • HSV10°, 85%, 66%
  • HSB10°, 85%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.102
  • GLSLvec3(0.659, 0.196, 0.102)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.659, 0.196, 0.102, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.659, 0.196, 0.102)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB10.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA8321A
  • DECIMAL ID11022874
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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