#A02C24

A dark, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.

About #A02C24

Visually, #A02C24 is defined as a moderate red. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 160, 44, and 36.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 78% yellow, and 37% black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A02C24
RGB160, 44, 36
HSL3.9°, 63.3%, 38.4%
CMYK0%, 72%, 78%, 37%
HSV3.9°, 77.5%, 62.7%
LAB36.7, 47.1, 32.9
XYZ15.7, 9.4, 2.7
Decimal10497060

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.88:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.45:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A02C24; }
.text-color { color: #A02C24; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A02C24; }

Similar Colors

Brown
#A52A2A