Red

The color #A8231F is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 35, 31 and HSL values of 2°, 69%, 39%.

Color Values for #A8231F

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HEX:
#A8231F
RGB:
rgb(168,35,31) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(2,69%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 79%, 82%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8231F

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8231F. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 12.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A8231F

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 #A8231F

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8231F

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

Complementary Colors for #A8231F

The complementary color for #A8231F is #1FA3A8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8231F

The analogous colors for #A8231F are #A81F5F and #A8681F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8231F

The triadic colors for #A8231F are #1FA823 and #231FA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8231F

These are the darker variations of #A8231F. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #861C19 and #651513. This progression shows how #A8231F darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8231F

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B94F4C and #CB7B79. This progression shows how #A8231F. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8231F

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8231F. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8231F

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8231F in their visual identity.

#A8231F Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8231F. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8231F is a red with RGB values of 168, 35, 31 and HSL values of 2°, 69%, 39%.

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