#A2233C Color Meaning and Information

#A2233C Color Information

#A2233C RGB value is (162, 35, 60). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 348°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 63 percent, 36percent.

#A2233C

rgb(162, 35, 60)

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#A2233C Color Meaning

Color #A2233C signifies dramatic intensity, historical luxury, and bold substance. #A2233C deep, slightly brownish red is the color of the carmine dye, suggesting old master paintings, theatrical curtains, and rich wine. Psychologically, color #A2233C evokes a sense of grand drama, matured passion, and weighty, aesthetic importance. #A2233C culturally references Renaissance art, luxury velvet, and the solemnity of certain historical uniforms. Spiritually, #A2233C color represents passion made permanent, the depth of sensory experience, and desire that has been culturally codified, embodying a rich and historical intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2233C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#A2233C

RGB

rgb(162, 35, 60)

HSL

hsl(348°, 64%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 63%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(348°, 78%, 64%)

XYZ

16.3169 9.2097 5.1926

Yxy

9.2097 0.5312 0.2998

Hunter Lab

30.3475 2.1339 0.4325

CIE-Lab

36.3849 52.0911 17.7909

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)

64%

Green35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue60 / 255 (24%)

24%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow63 / 100 (63%)

63%

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

#A2233C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#A2233C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #A2233C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#A2233C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.39:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2233C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#A2233C

protanopia

#6b6a36

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2233C;

Text Color

color: #A2233C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2233C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2233C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2233C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2233C 0%, #621625 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A2233C in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.