#A23E2B

Color Details

HEX
#A23E2B
RGB
rgb(162, 62, 43)
HSL
hsl(10, 58%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 73%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.44:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a23e2b
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
White on #a23e2b
Contrast 6.44:1 AA
#a23e2b on Black
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#a23e2b on White
Contrast 6.44:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b56555
#c78b80
#dab2aa
#823222
#61251a
#411911

Complement & Analogous

#2b8da1
#a17a2b
#a12b52

Triadic

#2ba13f
#3f2ba1

Monochrome

#411911 #61251a #a23e2b #c78b80 #dab2aa #ecd8d5

Analogous

#a12b52 #bd6b86 #a23e2b #b49555 #a17a2b #816222

Complementary Mix

#61251a #a23e2b #c78b80 #2b8da1 #75b5c2 #1c5c69

Nearby Colors

#a23e2a
#a23e2c
#a23e1b
#a23e3b

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About #A23E2B

#A23E2B converts to RGB(162, 62, 43) and HSL(10, 58%, 40%). 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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#A23E2B FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A23E2B?
RGB: 162, 62, 43. Copy as CSS: rgb(162, 62, 43)
Is #A23E2B a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A23E2B?
Complement: #2b8da1.
Does #A23E2B have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.44:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)).