#A1272C

Color Details

HEX
#A1272C
RGB
rgb(161, 39, 44)
HSL
hsl(358, 61%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 76%, 73%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.39:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a1272c
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
White on #a1272c
Contrast 7.39:1 AAA
#a1272c on Black
Contrast 2.84:1 Fail
#a1272c on White
Contrast 7.39:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b45256
#c77d80
#d9a9ab
#811f23
#61171a
#401012

Complement & Analogous

#27a09c
#a05f27
#a02767

Triadic

#2ba027
#272ba0

Monochrome

#401012 #61171a #a1272c #c77d80 #d9a9ab #ecd4d5

Analogous

#a02767 #bd6895 #a1272c #b37f52 #a05f27 #804c1f

Complementary Mix

#61171a #a1272c #c77d80 #27a09c #73c1bf #196865

Nearby Colors

#a1272b
#a1272d
#a1271c
#a1273c

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About #A1272C

#A1272C converts to RGB(161, 39, 44) and HSL(358, 61%, 39%). 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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#A1272C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A1272C?
RGB: 161, 39, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 39, 44)
Is #A1272C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A1272C?
Complement: #27a09c.
Does #A1272C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.39:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.84:1 (Fails AA).