Color #A01736 Color / Colour Code #A01736
This page shows the hex color code for color #a01736 (#A01736). The colour is a red tone with 75% saturation and 36% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A01736 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A01736 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A01736
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 75%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 346 with its complement at 166 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #A01736
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 75% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A01736
Design Use Cases for #A01736
Vibrant Brand Color
#A01736 has a strong 75% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Primary Interface Color
At 36% lightness, #A01736 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#A01736 falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #A01736 (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a01736, #17a181);
CSS Code for #A01736
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Colors visually similar to #A01736 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #A01736 (#A01736)
#A01736 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 160 red, 23 green, and 54 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 75% saturation and 36% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A01736 is 67/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 86% magenta, 66% yellow, and 37% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A01736 against white is 7.86:1 and against black is 2.67:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #17A181 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A01736. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A1177C and #A13C17, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #A01736?
- #A01736 is Color #A01736, a red color (colour) with RGB(160, 23, 54), HSL(346, 75%, 36%), and CMYK(0%, 86%, 66%, 37%). Its perceived brightness is 67/255.
- Is #A01736 accessible for text?
- Against white, #A01736 has a contrast ratio of 7.86:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.67:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A01736?
- The complementary colour is #17A181 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A1177C and #A13C17. The triadic palette adds #37A117 and #1737A1 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A01736 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a01736; or rgb(160, 23, 54); or hsl(346, 75%, 36%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 75% 36%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.