#A2234A Color Meaning and Information

#A2234A Color Information

#A2234A RGB value is (162, 35, 74). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 54 percent, 36percent.

#A2234A

rgb(162, 35, 74)

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#A2234A Color Meaning

color #A2234A conveys intensity, grounded passion, and deliberate energy. In color psychology, #A2234A encourages emotional regulation, focused attention, and purposeful engagement. In cultures and history, color #A2234A appears in textiles, art, and ceremonial decoration, representing strength, resilience, and expressive sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #A2234A embodies mindful courage, disciplined passion, and reflective energy. #A2234A supports conscious action and balanced emotional depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2234A 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

#A2234A

RGB

rgb(162, 35, 74)

HSL

hsl(342°, 64%, 39%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 54%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(342°, 78%, 64%)

XYZ

16.7374 9.3779 7.4065

Yxy

9.3779 0.4993 0.2798

Hunter Lab

30.6234 2.2276 0.2531

CIE-Lab

36.7019 53.0915 9.2231

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)

64%

Green35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue74 / 255 (29%)

29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow54 / 100 (54%)

54%

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

#A2234A 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

#A2234A 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 #A2234A 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:#A2234A

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.30:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2234A 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

#A2234A

protanopia

#6b6a41

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2234A;

Text Color

color: #A2234A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2234A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2234A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2234A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2234A 0%, #62162d 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #A2234A in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.