Color #A72002 Color / Colour Code #A72002
This page shows the hex color code for color #a72002 (#A72002). The colour is a red tone with 98% saturation and 33% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #A72002 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#A72002 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 341, 11, and 41 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 11, 131, and 251 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #A72002
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 11 and saturation at 98%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 11 to 56 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 11 with its complement at 191 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 #A72002
Lightness variations at hue 11 and 98% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #A72002
Design Use Cases for #A72002
High-Impact Accent
With 98% saturation, #A72002 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 33% lightness, #A72002 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
#A72002 falls in the red spectrum (hue 11). 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 #A72002 (hue 11) to its complement at hue 191. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 41. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a72002, #0288a7);
CSS Code for #A72002
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About Color #A72002 (#A72002)
#A72002 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 167 red, 32 green, and 2 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 83.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 11 degrees with 98% saturation and 33% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #A72002 is 69/255 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, 81% magenta, 99% yellow, and 35% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #A72002 against white is 7.37:1 and against black is 2.85:1. 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 #0288A7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #A72002. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #A70236 and #A77202, 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 #A72002?
- #A72002 is Color #A72002, a red color (colour) with RGB(167, 32, 2), HSL(11, 98%, 33%), and CMYK(0%, 81%, 99%, 35%). Its perceived brightness is 69/255.
- Is #A72002 accessible for text?
- Against white, #A72002 has a contrast ratio of 7.37:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.85:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #A72002?
- The complementary colour is #0288A7 (hue 191). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #A70236 and #A77202. The triadic palette adds #02A720 and #2002A7 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #A72002 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #a72002; or rgb(167, 32, 2); or hsl(11, 98%, 33%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 11 98% 33%; 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.