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Flame Red (RAL 3000)
Flame Red (RAL 3000)
#A72920Click to copy
Flame Red (RAL 3000) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(167, 41, 32)Copy
HSLhsl(4, 68%, 39%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(4, 81%, 65%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 75%, 81%, 35%)Copy
Flame Red (RAL 3000) Color Schemes
Complementary
#A72920
Click to copy#209EA7
Click to copyAnalogous
#A7205B
Click to copy#A76D20
Click to copySplit Complementary
#20A76D
Click to copy#205AA7
Click to copyMonochromatic
#A72920
Click to copy#CE675F
Click to copy#E6B1AD
Click to copy#511410
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyFlame Red (RAL 3000) 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
7.04 : 1
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Black background #000000
2.98 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
6.46 : 1
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Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
1.79 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Flame Red (RAL 3000) 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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Flame Red (RAL 3000) Color Introduction
Definition
Flame Red (RAL 3000) (HEX #A72920) has the RGB value rgb(167, 41, 32), the HSL value hsl(4°, 68%, 39%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 75%, 81%, 35%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Flame Red (RAL 3000) is #209EA7, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #A7205A and #A76D20 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#20A76D, #205AA7) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Flame Red (RAL 3000) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Flame Red (RAL 3000) has a contrast ratio of 7.04:1 against white and 2.98:1 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, Flame Red (RAL 3000) has a lightness of 39% and a saturation of 68%, 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 classic industrial red.
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 Flame Red (RAL 3000) 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, Flame Red (RAL 3000) 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.
Flame Red (RAL 3000) 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.