Flame Red color hex code is #A42821

What is Flame Red Color?

Flame Red color hex code is #A42821 and RGB (164, 40, 33). As per HSB/HSV model, the color has a hue of 3°, saturation of 80% and a brightness of 64%. The CMYK values of Flame Red are C:0 M:76 Y:80 K:36.

Flame red color is included in the RAL Classic list where it is numbered 3000. The color is also called Fire Red and is named after the deep red color in flames. It can be applied on a web page with HTML and CSS via the hex, RGB, CMYK and/or HSB color codes.

Please note: RAL colors displayed on the screen are close approximates to the actual color because of the variations in brightness and contrast. The same hold true for these colors printed out on standard printers where the variations in the quality of paper, ink and the device may produce different results.

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Flame Red Color Codes

Hex Code	#A42821
RGB Values	(164, 40, 33)
CMYK Values	(0%, 76%, 80%, 36%)
HSV/HSB Values	(3°, 80%, 64%)
Closest Web Safe	#993333
Inverse Color	#5BD7DE [Medium Turquoise]
Closest Pantone®	7627 C
RAL	3000
Complementary Color	#219DA4 [Light Sea Green]

Flame Red Converted to Grayscale Codes
Simple Average	#4F4F4F
Desaturated	#636363
Weighted Average (Most Common)	#4C4C4C
Weighted Average (Luma)	#424242
Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted)	#868686

Flame Red Color Palettes

Complementary color palette of A42821. Complementary color is 219DA4

Complementary Palette

The complement of Flame Red is Light Sea Green with the hex code #219DA4. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A42821 color is offered by #219DA4. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.

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Analogous color palette with (A42821, A46A21 and A4215C)

Analogous Palette

The analogous colors of Flame Red (#A42821) are Golden Brown (#A46A21) and Amaranth Purple (#A4215C). In the RGB color wheel, these two analogous colors occur to the right and left of Flame Red with a 30° separation on either side. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.

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Split Complementary color palette with (A42821, 21A46A and 215CA4)

Split-Complementary Palette

As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of Flame Red (#A42821) are #21A46A (Green (Crayola)) and #215CA4 (Lapis Lazuli). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.

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Triadic color palette with (A42821, 21A428 and 2821A4)

Triadic Palette

Flame Red triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #21A428 (Slimy Green) and #2821A4 (Blue (Pigment)) along with #A42821 create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.

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Tetradic color palette with (A42821, 21A428, 219DA4 and A4219D)

Tetradic Palette

The tetradic palette of Flame Red has four colors - #21A428 (Slimy Green), #219DA4 (Light Sea Green) and #A4219D (Byzantine) in addition to the base color (#A42821). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors slightly to achieve desired results.

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Square color palette with (A42821, 5CA421, 219DA4 and 6A21A4)

Square Palette

Flame Red square color palette has #5CA421 (Green (RYB)), #219DA4 (Light Sea Green) and #6A21A4 (Grape). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.

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Flame Red Color Rainbow Palette

Our Flame Red rainbow color palette is based on the RGB model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.

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