Color swatch image showing #A2232F with RGB(162,35,47) values
Color swatch image showing #A2232F with RGB(162,35,47) values

#A2232F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A2232F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A2232F Color Information

#A2232F RGB value is (162, 35, 47). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 354°, saturation of 64 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 78 percent, 71 percent, 36 percent.

#A2232F color swatch
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#A2232F Color Meaning

Color #A2232F expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #A2232F deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #A2232F with gravity. Consequently, color #A2232F communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #A2232F stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #A2232F encourages commitment and endurance, making #A2232F effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #A2232F can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #A2232F often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #A2232F aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #A2232F suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #A2232F 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
#A2232F
RGB
rgb(162, 35, 47)
HSL
hsl(354°, 64%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 71%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 78%, 64%)
XYZ
16.0144 9.0887 3.5996
Yxy
9.0887 0.5579 0.3166
Hunter Lab
30.1475 2.0673 0.5595
CIE-Lab
36.1545 51.3563 25.7326

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue47 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#A2232F 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

#A2232F 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 #A2232F 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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#A2232F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #A2232F 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

#A2232F

protanopia

#6b6a2c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A2232F;

Text Color

color: #A2232F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A2232F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2232F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A2232F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A2232F 0%, #62161d 100%);

#A2232F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A2232F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.