Color swatch image showing #A22330 with RGB(162,35,48) values

#A22330 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #A22330 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#A22330 Color Information

#A22330 RGB value is (162, 35, 48). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 48. 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, 70 percent, 36 percent.

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#A22330 Color Meaning

Color #A22330 expresses controlled intensity, ritual strength, and restrained passion. #A22330 deep red carries brown undertones that reduce aggression and replace #A22330 with gravity. Consequently, color #A22330 communicates seriousness, dignity, and emotional weight without appearing loud. Psychologically, color #A22330 stimulates focus and resolve rather than impulsive reaction. #A22330 encourages commitment and endurance, making #A22330 effective in settings tied to discipline or legacy. Because the hue absorbs light, #A22330 can also evoke introspection and personal responsibility. Within cultural symbolism, color #A22330 often reflects tradition, ceremony, and formal authority. #A22330 aligns with textiles, seals, and historic markings that emphasize permanence. On a spiritual level, color #A22330 suggests sacrifice, loyalty, and the quiet strength required to uphold values over time.

Color Conversion

Convert #A22330 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
#A22330
RGB
rgb(162, 35, 48)
HSL
hsl(354°, 64%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 78%, 70%, 36%)
HSV
hsv(354°, 78%, 64%)
XYZ
16.0348 9.0968 3.7070
Yxy
9.0968 0.5560 0.3154
Hunter Lab
30.1609 2.0718 0.5510
CIE-Lab
36.1701 51.4063 25.1269

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red162 / 255 (64%)
64%
Green35 / 255 (14%)
14%
Blue48 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Yellow70 / 100 (70%)
70%
Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)
36%

Color Variations

#A22330 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

#A22330 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 #A22330 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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#A22330

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 #A22330 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

#A22330

protanopia

#6b6a2d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #A22330;

Text Color

color: #A22330;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #A22330;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A2233040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #A22330;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A22330 0%, #62161d 100%);

#A22330 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #A22330 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.