Red

The color #A94242 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 169, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 44%, 46%.

Color Values for #A94242

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HEX:
#A94242
RGB:
rgb(169,66,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,44%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 61%, 61%, 34%) Copied!

Color Composition of #A94242

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #A94242. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 66.3%
Green: 25.9%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #A94242

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 #A94242

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #A94242

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

Complementary Colors for #A94242

The complementary color for #A94242 is #42A9A9. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #A94242

The analogous colors for #A94242 are #A94275 and #A97542. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #A94242

The triadic colors for #A94242 are #42A942 and #4242A9. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #A94242

These are the darker variations of #A94242. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #873535 and #652828. This progression shows how #A94242 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #A94242

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #BA6868 and #CB8E8E. This progression shows how #A94242. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #A94242

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #A94242. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #A94242

Companies and brands that incorporate #A94242 in their visual identity.

#A94242 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #A94242. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #A94242 is a red with RGB values of 169, 66, 66 and HSL values of 0°, 44%, 46%.

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