#A0000C

Color Details

HEX
#A0000C
RGB
rgb(160, 0, 12)
HSL
hsl(356, 100%, 31%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 93%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.40:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a0000c
Contrast 2.50:1 Fail
White on #a0000c
Contrast 8.40:1 AAA
#a0000c on Black
Contrast 2.50:1 Fail
#a0000c on White
Contrast 8.40:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b3333d
#c6666d
#d9999e
#80000a
#600007
#400005

Complement & Analogous

#009e94
#9e4500
#9e005a

Triadic

#0b9e00
#000b9e

Monochrome

#400005 #600007 #a0000c #c6666d #d9999e #ecccce

Analogous

#9e005a #bb4d8c #a0000c #b16a33 #9e4500 #7e3700

Complementary Mix

#600007 #a0000c #c6666d #009e94 #59c0b9 #006760

Nearby Colors

#a0000b
#a0000d
#9ffffc
#a0001c

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About #A0000C

#A0000C converts to RGB(160, 0, 12) and HSL(356, 100%, 31%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#A0000C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A0000C?
RGB: 160, 0, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(160, 0, 12)
Is #A0000C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A0000C?
Complement: #009e94.
Does #A0000C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.40:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.50:1 (Fails AA).