Red

The color #A2542A is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 162, 84, 42 and HSL values of 21°, 59%, 40%.

Color Values for #A2542A

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HEX:
#A2542A
RGB:
rgb(162,84,42) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(21,59%,40%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 48%, 74%, 36%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A2542A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A2542A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 63.5%
Green: 32.9%
Blue: 16.5%

Contrast Analysis for #A2542A

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 #A2542A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A2542A

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

Complementary Colors for #A2542A

The complementary color for #A2542A is #2A78A2. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A2542A

The analogous colors for #A2542A are #A22A3C and #A2902A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A2542A

The triadic colors for #A2542A are #2AA254 and #542AA2. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A2542A

These are the darker variations of #A2542A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #824322 and #613219. This progression shows how #A2542A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A2542A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B57655 and #C7987F. This progression shows how #A2542A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A2542A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A2542A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A2542A

Companies and brands that incorporate #A2542A in their visual identity.

#A2542A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A2542A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A2542A is a red with RGB values of 162, 84, 42 and HSL values of 21°, 59%, 40%.

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