Red

The color #A12A28 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 161, 42, 40 and HSL values of 1°, 60%, 39%.

Color Values for #A12A28

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HEX:
#A12A28
RGB:
rgb(161,42,40) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(1,60%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 74%, 75%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A12A28

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A12A28. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.1%
Green: 16.5%
Blue: 15.7%

Contrast Analysis for #A12A28

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 #A12A28

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A12A28

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

Complementary Colors for #A12A28

The complementary color for #A12A28 is #289D9F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A12A28

The analogous colors for #A12A28 are #9F2861 and #9F6528. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A12A28

The triadic colors for #A12A28 are #289F2A and #2A289F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A12A28

These are the darker variations of #A12A28. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #812220 and #611918. This progression shows how #A12A28 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A12A28

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B45553 and #C77F7E. This progression shows how #A12A28. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A12A28

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A12A28. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A12A28

Companies and brands that incorporate #A12A28 in their visual identity.

#A12A28 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A12A28. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A12A28 is a red with RGB values of 161, 42, 40 and HSL values of 1°, 60%, 39%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #A12A28 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.