#A12A1C

Color Details

HEX
#A12A1C
RGB
rgb(161, 42, 28)
HSL
hsl(6, 70%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 74%, 83%, 37%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a12a1c
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail
White on #a12a1c
Contrast 7.33:1 AAA
#a12a1c on Black
Contrast 2.86:1 Fail
#a12a1c on White
Contrast 7.33:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b45549
#c77f77
#d9aaa4
#812216
#611911
#40110b

Complement & Analogous

#1c93a0
#a06c1c
#a01c51

Triadic

#1ca02a
#2a1ca0

Monochrome

#40110b #611911 #a12a1c #c77f77 #d9aaa4 #ecd4d2

Analogous

#a01c51 #bd6085 #a12a1c #b38949 #a06c1c #805616

Complementary Mix

#611911 #a12a1c #c77f77 #1c93a0 #6bb9c1 #126068

Nearby Colors

#a12a1b
#a12a1d
#a12a0c
#a12a2c

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About #A12A1C

#A12A1C converts to RGB(161, 42, 28) and HSL(6, 70%, 37%). 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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#A12A1C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A12A1C?
RGB: 161, 42, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(161, 42, 28)
Is #A12A1C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A12A1C?
Complement: #1c93a0.
Does #A12A1C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.33:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.86:1 (Fails AA).