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HEX A31E2C - #A31E2C, RGB(163,30,44) Color


Color Name: Japanese Carmine*
Hex Color Code: #A31E2C
RGB Color Code: RGB(163, 30, 44)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 81.6%, 73.0%, 36.1%



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What color is A31E2C?

The RGB color code for color number #A31E2C is RGB(163, 30, 44). In the RGB color model, #A31E2C has a red value of 163, a green value of 30, and a blue value of 44. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 81.6% magenta, 73.0% yellow, and 36.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 353.7° (degrees), 68.9 % saturation, and 37.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A31E2C has a hue of 353.7° (degrees), 81.6 % saturation and 63.9 % brightness/value.



Color A31E2C is cool or warm?

Color A31E2C is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A31E2C? (For interior and product design)

A31E2C has an LRV of nearly 9. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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Is #A31E2C Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A31E2C meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #A31E2C color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(163, 30, 44)
Red
163 (63.9%)
Green
30 (11.8%)
Blue
44 (17.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
81.60%
Yellow
73.01%
Key
36.08%

HSL

HSL(353.68deg, 68.9 %, 37.8 %)

Hue
353.68°
Saturation
68.91 %.
Lightness
37.84 %.

RYB

RYB(194, 92, 98)
Red
194 (76.0%)
Yellow
92 (36.1%)
Blue
98 (38.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
353.68°
Saturation
81.60 %.
Brightness / Value
63.92 %.

HWB

H: 353.68°

W: 11.76 %

B: 36.08 %

XYZ

X : 16.02

Y : 8.9

Z : 3.26

YXY

Y1 : 8.9

X : 0.57

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 36.08%

M : 88.24%

Y : 82.75%


LRV

~ 8.9 %

Munsell Color System

5.4R 3.4/11.7

CIE-Lab

L : 35.79

A : 53

B : 27.21

CIE-Lch

L : 35.79

C : 59.58

H : 27.18

CIE-Luv

L : 35.79

U : 95.2

V : 16.05

Hunter-Lab

L : 29.83

A : 43.69

B : 14.41






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A31E2C

Here are the colors similar to A31E2C. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#9D2933
Japanese Carmine
ΔE - 2.10 (97.9% similar)
#A52A2A
Red Brown (Brown - Web)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#A52A2A
Auburn
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#9F1D35
Vivid Burgundy
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A31E2C.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A31E2C.

#A6192E
PANTONE 187 C
ΔE - 1.10 (98.9% similar)
#9E2A2F
PANTONE 704 C
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#9E2A2B
PANTONE 7628 C
ΔE - 2.36 (97.6% similar)
#93272C
PANTONE 7622 C
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A31E2C.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A31E2C.

#9B2423
RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
#A63437
RAL 3031 - Orient Red
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)
#9B2321
RAL 3002 - Carmine Red
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#AB273C
RAL 3027 - Raspberry Red
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to A31E2C.

#8F2437
BS 02-E-56 - Deep Pink
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#9A2A41
BS 02-D-44 - Pink
ΔE - 6.73 (93.3% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#A51C30
Harvard Crimson
ΔE - 1.39 (98.6% similar)
#A31F34
MIT Cardinal Red
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#AB0520
UA Red
ΔE - 3.15 (96.9% similar)
#AE2029
Upsdell Red
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)



Paint color for Hex #A31E2C

Here are the paint colors similar to A31E2C. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Benjamin Moore

#A02432
Flamenco (CSP-1195)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#B32735
Exotic Red (2086-10)
ΔE - 3.75 (96.3% similar)
#A93434
Hot Tamale (CSP-1155)
ΔE - 4.00 (96.0% similar)
#9C2E3B
Rapture (CC-66)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Sherwin Williams

#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)
#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#9D373C
Poinsettia (SW 6594)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)
#A43834
Tanager (SW 6601)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Valspar

#A82E33
Très Bien (8001-9G)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#AB3037
Planet Fever (V006-3)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#942425
Fabulous Red (1011-2)
ΔE - 3.46 (96.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Dunn-Edwards

#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 4.93 (95.1% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)
#9E3641
Vintage Red (DET 427)
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to PPG Paints

#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 5.31 (94.7% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)
#A0403E
Burning Bush (PPG1057-7)
ΔE - 5.86 (94.1% similar)
#A24041
Granada (PPG17-12)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Behr

#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 6.82 (93.2% similar)
#8C413D
Allure (PPU2-03)
ΔE - 7.63 (92.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A31E2C similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A31E2C to Farrow & Ball

#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 7.55 (92.4% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 7.83 (92.2% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 9.70 (90.3% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 11.19 (88.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#A31E2C color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



A31E2C
Japanese Carmine*

1EA395
Persian Green*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #A31E2C?

Color that best contrast with #A31E2C is #1EA395, color name is Persian Green*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #A31E2C?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A31E2C is #1EA395, color name is Persian Green*.





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