Dark Red

The color #2A1509 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 21, 9 and HSL values of 22°, 65%, 10%.

Color Values for #2A1509

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HEX:
#2A1509
RGB:
rgb(42,21,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(22,65%,10%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 50%, 79%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A1509

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A1509. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 8.2%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #2A1509

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #2A1509

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A1509

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #2A1509

The complementary color for #2A1509 is #091E2A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A1509

The analogous colors for #2A1509 are #2A090D and #2A2609. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A1509

The triadic colors for #2A1509 are #092A15 and #15092A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A1509

These are the darker variations of #2A1509. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #221107 and #190D05. This progression shows how #2A1509 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A1509

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #55443A and #7F736B. This progression shows how #2A1509. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A1509

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A1509. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #2A1509

Companies and brands that incorporate #2A1509 in their visual identity.

#2A1509 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A1509. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A1509 is a dark red with RGB values of 42, 21, 9 and HSL values of 22°, 65%, 10%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #2A1509 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.