Color swatch image showing #A52023 with RGB(165,32,35) values

#A52023 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A52023 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A52023 Color Information

#A52023 RGB value is (165, 32, 35). The hex color red value is 165, green is 32, and blue is 35. Its HSL format shows a hue of 359°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 81 percent, 79 percent, 35 percent.

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#A52023 Color Meaning

Color #A52023 conveys grounded intensity, historical continuity, and restrained power. Color #A52023 is a deep, slightly brownish red that echoes dried blood, aged brick, and colonial textiles. Unlike vivid carmines, #A52023 carries weathering—time has softened its edge but not its presence. In architectural color palettes, #A52023 appears on historic buildings and artisanal facades where permanence matters. Psychological studies link such earthy reds to perceived stability and authenticity, especially in food and craft branding where “real” ingredients are emphasized. In design systems, color #A52023 serves as a durable primary or secondary hue. #A52023 provides excellent contrast in print and reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading compared to brighter reds. #A52023 pairs powerfully with cream, olive, or slate, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Consumer research shows products in color #A52023 are rated as more trustworthy in organic and heritage categories. Color #A52023 doesn’t shout—#A52023 endures. Symbolically, color #A52023 represents strength that weathers. #A52023 is the color of hearths, not fireworks. In spiritual practice, #A52023 connects to the root chakra’s protective mode: shelter as service. Designers choose color #A52023 when legacy must feel present, not past. Its power lies in its patience—deep, slow, and sure.

Color Conversion

Convert #A52023 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
#A52023
RGB
rgb(165, 32, 35)
HSL
hsl(359°, 68%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 81%, 79%, 35%)
HSV
hsv(359°, 81%, 65%)
XYZ
16.3369 9.1537 2.4959
Yxy
9.1537 0.5837 0.3271
Hunter Lab
30.2551 2.1480 0.6662
CIE-Lab
36.2786 52.6630 33.3219

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red165 / 255 (65%)
65%
Green32 / 255 (13%)
13%
Blue35 / 255 (14%)
14%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Yellow79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Key (Black)35 / 100 (35%)
35%

Color Variations

#A52023 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

#A52023 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 #A52023 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.

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#A52023

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.42:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A52023 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

#A52023

protanopia

#6b6a22

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A52023;

Text Color

color: #A52023;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A52023;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A5202340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A52023;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A52023 0%, #651315 100%);

#A52023 Color FAQs

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