Information about #A1140C color

#A1140C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #A1140C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(161, 20, 12) (63.1% red, 7.8% green, 4.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 55 / 58 / 37 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A1140C presents itself as a maximally vivid earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Spartan Crimson (#9E1316). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rufous (#A81C07) and Vibrant Ruby (#A7080D).

The recipe behind #A1140C is rgb(161, 20, 12), with red as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #A1140C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.6:1. #A1140C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A1140C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#A1140C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #A1140C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Ruby Red color link
Ruby Red

#9B111E

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A1140C
  • RGB161, 20, 12
  • CMYK0, 55, 58, 37
  • CSSrgb(161, 20, 12)
  • HSL3°, 86%, 34%
  • HSL Precise3.221°, 86.127%, 33.922%
  • HSV3°, 93%, 63%
  • HSB3°, 93%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.631, 0.078, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.631, 0.078, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.631, 0.078, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB63.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDA1140C
  • DECIMAL ID10556428
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01