#A42C04

Color Details

HEX
#A42C04
RGB
rgb(164, 44, 4)
HSL
hsl(15, 95%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 98%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.14:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42c04
Contrast 2.94:1 Fail
White on #a42c04
Contrast 7.14:1 AAA
#a42c04 on Black
Contrast 2.94:1 Fail
#a42c04 on White
Contrast 7.14:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b65636
#c88068
#dbab9b
#832303
#621a02
#421202

Complement & Analogous

#047ca4
#a47c04
#a4042c

Triadic

#04a42c
#2c04a4

Monochrome

#421202 #621a02 #a42c04 #c88068 #dbab9b #edd5cd

Analogous

#a4042c #bf4f6b #a42c04 #b69636 #a47c04 #836303

Complementary Mix

#621a02 #a42c04 #c88068 #047ca4 #5caac4 #03516b

Nearby Colors

#a42c03
#a42c05
#a42bf4
#a42c14

Embed #A42C04 swatch

Embed this swatch

Use this HTML on your site (free with a link):

Open image

About #A42C04

#A42C04 converts to RGB(164, 44, 4) and HSL(15, 95%, 33%). 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.

Tip: Use the “Best text” chip above as a safe default foreground on this color (chosen by contrast ratio).

#A42C04 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42C04?
RGB: 164, 44, 4. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 44, 4)
Is #A42C04 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42C04?
Complement: #047ca4.
Does #A42C04 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.14:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.94:1 (Fails AA).