#A23E2E

Color Details

HEX
#A23E2E
RGB
rgb(162, 62, 46)
HSL
hsl(8, 56%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 62%, 72%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.43:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a23e2e
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
White on #a23e2e
Contrast 6.43:1 AA
#a23e2e on Black
Contrast 3.26:1 Fail
#a23e2e on White
Contrast 6.43:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b56558
#c78b82
#dab2ab
#823225
#61251c
#411912

Complement & Analogous

#2e93a3
#a3782e
#a32e59

Triadic

#2ea33e
#3e2ea3

Monochrome

#411912 #61251c #a23e2e #c78b82 #dab2ab #ecd8d5

Analogous

#a32e59 #bf6d8b #a23e2e #b59358 #a3782e #826025

Complementary Mix

#61251c #a23e2e #c78b82 #2e93a3 #77b9c3 #1e606a

Nearby Colors

#a23e2d
#a23e2f
#a23e1e
#a23e3e

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About #A23E2E

#A23E2E converts to RGB(162, 62, 46) and HSL(8, 56%, 41%). 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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#A23E2E FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A23E2E?
RGB: 162, 62, 46. Copy as CSS: rgb(162, 62, 46)
Is #A23E2E a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A23E2E?
Complement: #2e93a3.
Does #A23E2E have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.43:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.26:1 (AA (large text)).