#A1232E Color Information
#A1232E RGB value is (161, 35, 46). The hex color red value is 161, green is 35, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 71 percent, 37percent.
#A1232E Color Meaning
Color #A1232E expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #A1232E deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #A1232E with gravity. Consequently, color #A1232E communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #A1232E stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #A1232E encourages commitment and endurance, making #A1232E effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #A1232E can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #A1232E often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #A1232E aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #A1232E suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.
Color Conversion
Convert #A1232E 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.
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Color Variations
#A1232E 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
#A1232E 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 #A1232E 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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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #A1232E 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.
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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#A1232E Color FAQs
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