Information about #A7240A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A7240A is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(167, 36, 10) (65.5% red, 14.1% green, 3.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 51 / 62 / 35 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #A7240A reads as a intensely saturated warm red and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Expect to see shades like this in logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Rust Red (#AA2704). Slightly further away sit Rufous (#A81C07) and Burnt Red (#9F2305).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(167, 36, 10)), which gives #A7240A its character. On this background, white text reaches a 7.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.9:1. #A7240A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#A7240A color variations

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

#A7240A color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#A7240A color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#651505

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Black

#000000

#A7240A color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#A7240A color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#A7240A 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
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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
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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
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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
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#0AA924
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#240AA9
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#8EA90A
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#0A8EA9
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#240AA9
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#3FA90A
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#0A8EA9
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#740AA9
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Nearest named colors to #A7240A

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

Rust Red color link
Rust Red

#AA2704

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Burnt Red color link
Burnt Red

#9F2305

Tabasco color link
Tabasco

#A02712

Strong Vermilion color link
Strong Vermilion

#A82A00

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Strong Scarlet color link
Strong Scarlet

#A81500

Rustic Coral color link
Rustic Coral

#AE3415

Rojo Spanish Red color link
Rojo Spanish Red

#A91101

#A7240A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A7240A
  • RGB167, 36, 10
  • CMYK0, 51, 62, 35
  • HSL10°, 89%, 35%
  • HSL Precise9.936°, 88.701%, 34.706%
  • HSV10°, 94%, 65%
  • HSB10°, 94%, 65%
  • HEX IDA7240A
  • DECIMAL ID10953738
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB65.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB3.9%
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