Closest to Dark Red
#A02000
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | A02000 | ||
| HEX with # | #A02000 | ||
| RGB | rgb(160, 32, 0) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(160, 32, 0, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(12 100% 31.37%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(12, 100%, 31.37%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(12, 100%, 62.75%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 80%, 100%, 37.25%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(45.92% 0.1674 33.45) |
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Suggested pairings
Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #A02000;
bg-[#a02000]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
7.77:1
AAA normal
Black text
2.7:1
Decorative only
Reference notes
#A02000 is a deep, saturated red color closest to Dark Red. The color has RGB channels of 160, 32, and 0; in HSL terms, it is centered near 12 degrees with 100% saturation and 31% lightness. In a design system, this warm reading is a useful shortcut for deciding whether the color should act as a primary accent, a supporting surface, or a quiet divider. The safest usage pattern is to test it against both light and dark surfaces, then reserve the weaker text pairing for decoration rather than essential labels. If the color feels too forceful at full strength, the lighter, darker, and desaturated variants usually provide a calmer path for production UI. For editorial or product interfaces, reserve the most saturated use for accents and repeat softer variants in borders, labels, or background fills. This makes it useful for interfaces that need weight, contrast, or a more formal visual register. In CSS systems, define it as a custom property first so variations, shadows, and gradients can stay consistent.