#A8151A Color Information

Hex color code: #A8151A

The hex color #A8151A is a dynamic red with RGB values of (168, 21, 26) and HSL of (358°, 78%, 37%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#A8151A

RGB

168, 21, 26

HSL

358°, 78%, 37%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 85%, 34%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #A8151A;
background-color: #A8151A;
border-color: #A8151A;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #A8151A;
border: 2px solid #A8151A;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#A8151A]
text-[#A8151A]
border-[#A8151A]
shadow-[0_0_10px_A8151A]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #A8151A, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #A8151A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #A8151A; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #A8151A; background-color: #A8151A15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #A8151A20; border-left: 4px solid #A8151A; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #A8151A; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #A8151A in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

168, 21, 26

Red: 168 / Green: 21 / Blue: 26

HSL

358°, 78%, 37%

Hue: 358° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 37%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 85%, 34%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 85% / Key: 34%

What color is #A8151A?

#A8151A is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

15A8A3

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #A8151A to RGB:

rgb(168, 21, 26)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #A8151A to HSL:

hsl(358, 78%, 37%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #A8151A to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 85%, 34%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A striking red tone, #A8151A has RGB (168, 21, 26) and HSL (358°, 78%, 37%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #A8151A is #15A8A3, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #A81563.

Use #A8151A in CSS: color: #A8151A or background-color: #A8151A. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #A8151A

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.79:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8151A?

#A8151A is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #A8151A?

#A8151A in RGB is (168, 21, 26) - 168 red, 21 green, and 26 blue.

How to use #A8151A in CSS?

Use #A8151A directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #A8151A?

#15A8A3 (complementary), #A81563 (analogous), and #640C0F (lighter shade) work well with #A8151A.