Red

The color #A8551A is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 168, 85, 26 and HSL values of 25°, 73%, 38%.

Color Values for #A8551A

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HEX:
#A8551A
RGB:
rgb(168,85,26) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(25,73%,38%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 49%, 85%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A8551A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A8551A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 65.9%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 10.2%

Contrast Analysis for #A8551A

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 #A8551A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A8551A

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

Complementary Colors for #A8551A

The complementary color for #A8551A is #1A6DA8. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A8551A

The analogous colors for #A8551A are #A81A26 and #A89C1A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A8551A

The triadic colors for #A8551A are #1AA855 and #551AA8. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A8551A

These are the darker variations of #A8551A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #864415 and #653310. This progression shows how #A8551A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A8551A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #B97748 and #CB9976. This progression shows how #A8551A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A8551A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A8551A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A8551A

Companies and brands that incorporate #A8551A in their visual identity.

#A8551A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A8551A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A8551A is a red with RGB values of 168, 85, 26 and HSL values of 25°, 73%, 38%.

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