Dark Red

The color #2A1812 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 42, 24, 18 and HSL values of 15°, 40%, 12%.

Color Values for #2A1812

Below are the different color format representations for #2A1812. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#2A1812
RGB:
rgb(42,24,18) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,40%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 43%, 57%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #2A1812

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #2A1812. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 16.5%
Green: 9.4%
Blue: 7.1%

Contrast Analysis for #2A1812

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 #2A1812

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #2A1812

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

Complementary Colors for #2A1812

The complementary color for #2A1812 is #12252B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #2A1812

The analogous colors for #2A1812 are #2B1218 and #2B2512. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #2A1812

The triadic colors for #2A1812 are #122B18 and #18122B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #2A1812

These are the darker variations of #2A1812. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #22130E and #190E0B. This progression shows how #2A1812 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #2A1812

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #554641 and #7F7471. This progression shows how #2A1812. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #2A1812

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #2A1812. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #2A1812

Companies and brands that incorporate #2A1812 in their visual identity.

#2A1812 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #2A1812. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #2A1812 is a dark red with RGB values of 42, 24, 18 and HSL values of 15°, 40%, 12%.

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