#A2161E Hex Code
Color Name: Ruby Red
What is hex #A2161E Color?
The color name of hex code #A2161E is Ruby Red. The RGB values are (162, 22, 30) which means it is composed of
76% red, 10% green and 14% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:86 Y:82 K:37. In the HSV/HSB scale, #A2161E has a hue of 357°, 86% saturation and a brightness value of 64%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #A2161E Color Codes
| Color Name | Ruby Red |
| RGB Values | (162, 22, 30) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 86%, 82%, 37%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (357°, 86%, 64%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #990033 |
| Inverse Color | #5DE9E1 [Sky Blue (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 187 C |
| Closest RAL | 3002 [Carmine red] |
| Complementary Color | #16A29A [Persian Green] |
| #A2161E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #474747 |
| Desaturated | #5C5C5C |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #414141 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #343434 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #797979 |
Hex #A2161E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #A2161E is #16A29A which is called Persian Green. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #A2161E color is offered by #16A29A. 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.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #A2161E are #A25416 and #A21664, called Golden Brown and Jazzberry Jam, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #A2161E with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #A2161E are #16A254 (Green (Pigment)) and #1664A2 (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.
Triadic Palette
#A2161E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1EA216 (Slimy Green) and #161EA2 (Indigo Dye) along with #A2161E, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #A2161E has #1EA216 (Slimy Green), #16A29A (Persian Green) and #9A16A2 (Violet (RYB)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #A2161E contains #64A216 (Olive Drab (#3)), #16A29A (Persian Green) and #5416A2 (Metallic Violet). 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.
Hex #A2161E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #A2161E rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color 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.
Tints, Tones & Shades of A2161E Color
Tints
B5454B- BE5C62
- C77378
- D18B8F
- DAA2A5
- E3B9BC
- ECD0D2
- F6E8E9
Tones
- 9B2B32
- 98363B
- 944045
- 914B4F
- 8E5659
- 8A6063
- 876B6C
- 837576
Shades
- 821218
- 710F15
- 610D12
- 510B0F
- 41090C
- 310709
- 200406
- 100203
#A2161E Color Patterns
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#A2161E Gingham Checks
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#A2161E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#A2161E Polka Dots Pattern
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#A2161E Honeycomb Pattern
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#A2161E Leaves Pattern
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#A2161E Houndstooth Pattern
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#A2161E Trellis Pattern
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#A2161E Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
