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Adzuki Red
Adzuki Red
#A02C2CClick to copy
Adzuki Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(160, 44, 44)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 57%, 40%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 73%, 63%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 72%, 72%, 37%)Copy
Adzuki Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#A02C2C
Click to copy#2CA0A0
Click to copyAnalogous
#A02C66
Click to copy#A0662C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#2CA066
Click to copy#2C66A0
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A02C2C
Click to copy#C46E6E
Click to copy#E1B7B7
Click to copy#501616
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyAdzuki Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
7.26 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.89 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.66 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.74 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Adzuki Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Adzuki Red Color Introduction
Definition
Adzuki Red (HEX #A02C2C) has the RGB value rgb(160, 44, 44), the HSL value hsl(0°, 57%, 40%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 72%, 72%, 37%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Adzuki Red is #2CA0A0, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A02C66 and #A0662C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#2CA066, #2C66A0) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Adzuki Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Adzuki Red has a contrast ratio of 7.26:1 against white and 2.89:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Adzuki Red has a lightness of 40% and a saturation of 57%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A dark red like that of adzuki beans.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Adzuki Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Adzuki Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Adzuki Red Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
