#A02C1D

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #A02C1D

The hex code #A02C1D represents a beautifully specific shade of red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(160, 44, 29).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 72% M, 82% Y, and 37% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A02C1D
RGB160, 44, 29
HSL6.9°, 69.3%, 37.1%
CMYK0%, 72%, 82%, 37%
HSV6.9°, 81.9%, 62.7%
LAB36.7, 46.8, 36.8
XYZ15.6, 9.4, 2.1
Decimal10497053

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.31:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.87:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.44:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A02C1D; }
.text-color { color: #A02C1D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A02C1D; }

Similar Colors

Brown
#A52A2A