Color swatch image showing #A2231F with RGB(162,35,31) values

#A2231F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2231F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2231F Color Information

#A2231F RGB value is (162, 35, 31). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 2°, saturation of 68 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 81 percent, 36 percent.

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#A2231F Color Meaning

Color #A2231F conveys grounded intensity, historical continuity, and restrained power. Color #A2231F is a deep, slightly brownish red that echoes dried blood, aged brick, and colonial textiles. Unlike vivid carmines, #A2231F carries weathering—time has softened its edge but not its presence. In architectural color palettes, #A2231F 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 #A2231F serves as a durable primary or secondary hue. #A2231F provides excellent contrast in print and reduces eye strain in long-form digital reading compared to brighter reds. #A2231F pairs powerfully with cream, olive, or slate, creating palettes that feel rooted but not rustic. Consumer research shows products in color #A2231F are rated as more trustworthy in organic and heritage categories. Color #A2231F doesn’t shout—#A2231F endures. Symbolically, color #A2231F represents strength that weathers. #A2231F is the color of hearths, not fireworks. In spiritual practice, #A2231F connects to the root chakra’s protective mode: shelter as service. Designers choose color #A2231F when legacy must feel present, not past. Its power lies in its patience—deep, slow, and sure.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2231F 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
#A2231F
RGB
rgb(162, 35, 31)
HSL
hsl(2°, 68%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 81%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(2°, 81%, 64%)
XYZ
15.7486 8.9824 2.2000
Yxy
8.9824 0.5848 0.3335
Hunter Lab
29.9707 2.0093 0.6696
CIE-Lab
35.9503 50.7000 35.0958

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue31 / 255 (12%)
12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow81 / 100 (81%)
81%
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#A2231F 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

#A2231F 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 #A2231F 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

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WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2231F 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

#A2231F

protanopia

#6b6a20

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2231F;

Text Color

color: #A2231F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2231F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2231F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2231F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2231F 0%, #631513 100%);

#A2231F Color FAQs

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