Red
Redwood
Redwood
#A45A52Click to copy
Redwood Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(164, 90, 82)Copy
HSLhsl(6, 33%, 48%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(6, 50%, 64%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 45%, 50%, 36%)Copy
Redwood Color Schemes
Complementary
#A45A52
Click to copy#529CA4
Click to copyAnalogous
#A45273
Click to copy#A48352
Click to copySplit Complementary
#52A483
Click to copy#5273A4
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A45A52
Click to copy#BDA29F
Click to copy#E7DDDC
Click to copy#603530
Click to copy#1C0F0E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyRedwood WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.16 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.63 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.50 : 1
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Redwood Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Redwood Color Introduction
Definition
Redwood (HEX #A45A52) has the RGB value rgb(164, 90, 82), the HSL value hsl(6°, 33%, 48%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 45%, 50%, 36%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Redwood is #529CA4, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A45273 and #A48352 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#52A483, #5273A4) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Redwood uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Redwood has a contrast ratio of 5.04:1 against white and 4.16:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
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, Redwood has a lightness of 48% and a saturation of 33%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A giant of the forest.
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 Redwood 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, Redwood 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.
Redwood 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.