Information about #A90F21 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #A90F21 is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(169, 15, 33) — 66.3% red, 5.9% green, 12.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 60 / 53 / 34. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#A90F21 presents itself as a energetic, saturated earthy red — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Wine Red (#B11226). Nearby in the Register you will also find Youtube Red (#B2071D) and Cadmium Purple (#B60C26).

The recipe behind #A90F21 is rgb(169, 15, 33), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 7.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.8:1. No one has named #A90F21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#A90F21 color variations

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#A90F21 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 #A90F21

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

#A90F21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#A90F21
  • RGB169, 15, 33
  • CMYK0, 60, 53, 34
  • HSL353°, 84%, 36%
  • HSL Precise352.987°, 83.696%, 36.078%
  • HSV353°, 91%, 66%
  • HSB353°, 91%, 66%
  • HEX IDA90F21
  • DECIMAL ID11079457
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB66.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB5.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
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