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HEX A40D1F - #A40D1F, RGB(164,13,31) Color


Color Name: Carmine*
Hex Color Code: #A40D1F
RGB Color Code: RGB(164, 13, 31)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 92.1%, 81.1%, 35.7%



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What color is A40D1F?

The RGB color code for color number #A40D1F is RGB(164, 13, 31). In the RGB color model, #A40D1F has a red value of 164, a green value of 13, and a blue value of 31. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 92.1% magenta, 81.1% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 85.3 % saturation, and 34.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #A40D1F has a hue of 352.8° (degrees), 92.1 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.



Color A40D1F is cool or warm?

Color A40D1F is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #A40D1F? (For interior and product design)

A40D1F has an LRV of nearly 8. 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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Light Color


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Is #A40D1F Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color A40D1F 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 #A40D1F color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(164, 13, 31)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
13 (5.1%)
Blue
31 (12.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
92.07%
Yellow
81.10%
Key
35.69%

HSL

HSL(352.85deg, 85.3 %, 34.7 %)

Hue
352.85°
Saturation
85.31 %.
Lightness
34.71 %.

RYB

RYB(218, 87, 97)
Red
218 (85.7%)
Yellow
87 (34.2%)
Blue
97 (38.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.85°
Saturation
92.07 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.

HWB

H: 352.85°

W: 5.10 %

B: 35.69 %

XYZ

X : 15.7

Y : 8.28

Z : 2.07

YXY

Y1 : 8.28

X : 0.6

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 35.69%

M : 94.90%

Y : 87.84%


LRV

~ 8.3 %

Munsell Color System

7.4R 3.3/12.7

CIE-Lab

L : 34.56

A : 56.43

B : 33.82

CIE-Lch

L : 34.56

C : 65.78

H : 30.94

CIE-Luv

L : 34.56

U : 104.25

V : 18.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 28.77

A : 47.05

B : 15.88






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #A40D1F

Here are the colors similar to A40D1F. 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.

#960018
Carmine
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)
#A52A2A
Red Brown (Brown - Web)
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#A52A2A
Auburn
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#922724
Vivid Auburn
ΔE - 3.87 (96.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to A40D1F.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to A40D1F.

#9B2423
RAL 3001 - Signal Red
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)
#9B2321
RAL 3002 - Carmine Red
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
#A72920
RAL 3000 - Flame Red
ΔE - 4.28 (95.7% similar)
#972E25
RAL 3013 - Tomato Red
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to A40D1F.

#AB2328
PANTONE 7621 C
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#9E2A2B
PANTONE 7628 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#A72B2A
PANTONE 7627 C
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#A6192E
PANTONE 187 C
ΔE - 3.75 (96.2% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to A40D1F.


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

#AB0520
UA Red
ΔE - 1.27 (98.7% similar)
#AE2029
Upsdell Red
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)



Paint color for Hex #A40D1F

Here are the paint colors similar to A40D1F. 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 A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Benjamin Moore

#990A14
Heritage Red (HC-181)
ΔE - 3.10 (96.9% similar)
#A02432
Flamenco (CSP-1195)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#A93434
Hot Tamale (CSP-1155)
ΔE - 5.35 (94.6% similar)
#A0372F
Deep Rose (2004-10)
ΔE - 5.38 (94.6% similar)


Valspar

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Valspar

#93161F
Quite Red (1011-3)
ΔE - 3.20 (96.8% similar)
#942425
Fabulous Red (1011-2)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#B0212A
Classic Red (1009-2)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#A82E33
Très Bien (8001-9G)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Sherwin Williams

#AD2C34
Positive Red (SW 6871)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#A42E37
Show Stopper (SW 7588)
ΔE - 5.43 (94.6% similar)
#A43834
Tanager (SW 6601)
ΔE - 5.70 (94.3% similar)
#A13B34
Rave Red (SW 6608)
ΔE - 6.21 (93.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Dunn-Edwards

#AC3235
Red Ink (DEA 151)
ΔE - 5.46 (94.5% similar)
#B33234
Red Contrast (DEA 106)
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)
#A53B3D
Scarlet Past (DEA 150)
ΔE - 7.11 (92.9% similar)
#BC3033
Hot Jazz (DEA 107)
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Behr

#A04039
Fire Cracker (PPU2-16)
ΔE - 7.37 (92.6% similar)
#A33F40
No More Drama (P140-7)
ΔE - 7.94 (92.1% similar)
#994341
Red My Mind (MQ1-10)
ΔE - 8.86 (91.1% similar)
#96453B
Morocco Red (PPU2-17)
ΔE - 8.94 (91.1% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to PPG Paints

#AC3A3E
Red Gumball (PPG1187-7)
ΔE - 7.40 (92.6% similar)
#A0403E
Burning Bush (PPG1057-7)
ΔE - 7.79 (92.2% similar)
#9D3E3F
Blaze (PPG13-16)
ΔE - 7.84 (92.2% similar)
#AA423A
Rum Punch (PPG1190-7)
ΔE - 8.08 (91.9% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color A40D1F similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #A40D1F to Farrow & Ball

#9C4547
Incarnadine (248)
ΔE - 9.92 (90.1% similar)
#9F404B
Rectory Red (217)
ΔE - 10.65 (89.4% similar)
#BA4845
Romesco (CB4)
ΔE - 11.04 (89.0% similar)
#A75346
Bamboozle (304)
ΔE - 12.29 (87.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#A40D1F 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



A40D1F
Carmine*

0DA492
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 #A40D1F?

Color that best contrast with #A40D1F is #0DA492, 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 #A40D1F?

Complementary or Opposite color for #A40D1F is #0DA492, color name is Persian Green*.





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