Carmine Red (#a2231d) Color Meaning, Values and Psychology

Carmine Red (#a2231d) Color Information

Carmine Red (#a2231d) RGB value is (162, 35, 29). The hex color red value is 162, green is 35, and blue is 29. Its HSL format shows a hue of 3°, saturation of 70%, and lightness of 37%, while the CMYK process values are 0%, 78%, 82%, and 36%.

Colors that pair well with Carmine Red (#a2231d) include Amaranth Deep Purple (#AB274F), Golden Earth (#996515), and Green (Crayola) (#1CAC78), as they maintain visual balance and harmony, whereas Forest Green (Web) (#228B22), Zaffre (#0818A8), and Light Sea Green (#20B2AA) tend to conflict with this color due to strong contrast or opposing tonal characteristics.

Clear image showing Carmine Red color swatch with hex value #A2231D and RGB value (162,35,29)

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Carmine Red (#a2231d) Color Meaning

Carmine Red (#A2231D) is a deep, rich red with subtle brown undertones. It conveys passion, intensity, and strength. The color evokes ripe berries, fine textiles, and historical art pigments, combining visual dominance with sophisticated depth. Carmine Red (#A2231D) has been prized for centuries as a pigment in painting, textiles, and ceremonial decoration. Its richness signaled wealth, authority, and bold emotion. Across cultures, deep red tones represent courage, love, and power, appearing in flags, royal garments, and symbolic artifacts. In contemporary design, Carmine Red (#A2231D) is used in interiors, fashion, and branding to communicate elegance and confidence. Its depth creates visual drama without losing subtlety. The color conveys refined energy, commanding attention while remaining grounded and sophisticated.

Color Conversion

Accurate conversions of Carmine Red (#a2231d) across RGB, Hex, CMYK, HSL, and Lab ensure consistent color fidelity across digital, print, and design applications.

HEX

#a2231d

RGB

rgb(162, 35, 29)

HSL

hsl(3°, 70%, 37%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 78%, 82%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(3°, 82%, 64%)

XYZ

15.7231 8.9722 2.0655

Yxy

8.9722 0.5875 0.3353

Hunter Lab

29.9536 2.0038 0.6802

CIE-Lab

35.9306 50.6364 36.1958

RGB Values & CMYK Values

Detailed RGB and CMYK values of Carmine Red (#a2231d) displayed in a horizontal bar provide clear reference for digital and print color accuracy.

RGB Channels

Red162 / 255 (64%)

64%

Green35 / 255 (14%)

14%

Blue29 / 255 (11%)

11%

CMYK Ink Density

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Yellow82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

A full range of Carmine Red (#a2231d) variations, including tints, shades, and tones, provides highlights, depth, and subtle desaturated options for UI design.

Color Harmonies

Harmonious color schemes for Carmine Red (#a2231d) created using the color wheel ensure visually balanced palettes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split Complementary

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker (WCAG)

Luminance contrast ratios for Carmine Red (#a2231d) against standard backgrounds ensure readable, accessible text following Contrast Checker and WCAG 2.1 AA/AAA standards.

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Sample Text

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Color Blindness Simulator

Simulated views of Carmine Red (#a2231d) for different color vision deficiencies help identify potential confusion using the Color Blindness Simulator.