Red Earth Color – #a2816e: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Red Earth color hex code is #a2816e, and it is composed of 64% red, 51% green and 43% blue.
Red Earth is a light, muted, and warm color at 32% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 3.56:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Red Earth color (#a2816e) against dark backgrounds.

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Red Earth Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Red Earth, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #a2816e |
| RGB | rgb(162,129,110) |
| HSL | hsl(22,21.8%,53.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 20, 32, 36 |
| HSV | 22, 32, 64 |
| RGB % | 64, 51, 43 |
| XYZ | 25.6, 24.5, 18.1 |
| LAB | 56.6, 10, 15.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 32% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 3.56 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.9 (passes WCAG AA) |
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