Color swatch image showing #A12303 with RGB(161,35,3) values
Color swatch image showing #A12303 with RGB(161,35,3) values

#A12303 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A12303 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A12303 Color Information

#A12303 RGB value is (161, 35, 3). The hex color red value is 161, green is 35, and blue is 3. Its HSL format shows a hue of 12°, saturation of 96 percent, and lightness of 32 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 98 percent, 37 percent.

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#A12303 Color Meaning

Color #A12303 signifies fiery determination, earthy warmth, and natural intensity. #A12303 deep reddish-brown evokes autumn foliage and grounded energy. Mentally, color #A12303 encourages resilience, focused action, and measured emotional expression. #A12303 helps channel intensity into purposeful outcomes. In cultural terms, color #A12303 is tied to natural landscapes, traditional crafts, and heritage design. Spiritually, color #A12303 represents grounded vitality, endurance, and the conscious application of energy to sustain growth and stability.

Color Conversion

Convert #A12303 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
#A12303
RGB
rgb(161, 35, 3)
HSL
hsl(12°, 96%, 32%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 98%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(12°, 98%, 63%)
XYZ
15.3154 8.7857 0.9747
Yxy
8.7857 0.6108 0.3504
Hunter Lab
29.6407 1.9193 0.7506
CIE-Lab
35.5684 49.8046 47.3830

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red161 / 255 (63%)
63%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue3 / 255 (1%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow98 / 100 (98%)
98%
Key (Black)37 / 100 (37%)
37%

Color Variations

#A12303 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

#A12303 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 #A12303 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.

#FFFFFF
#A12303

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.62:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A12303 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

#A12303

protanopia

#6a690b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A12303;

Text Color

color: #A12303;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A12303;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A1230340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A12303;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A12303 0%, #631502 100%);

#A12303 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A12303 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.