#A42C8C

Color Details

HEX
#A42C8C
RGB
rgb(164, 44, 140)
HSL
hsl(312, 58%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 15%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.33:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42c8c
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail
White on #a42c8c
Contrast 6.33:1 AA
#a42c8c on Black
Contrast 3.32:1 Fail
#a42c8c on White
Contrast 6.33:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b656a3
#c880ba
#dbabd1
#832370
#621a54
#421238

Complement & Analogous

#2ca544
#a52c50
#812ca5

Triadic

#8da52c
#2c8da5

Monochrome

#421238 #621a54 #a42c8c #c880ba #dbabd1 #edd5e8

Analogous

#812ca5 #a76bc0 #a42c8c #b75673 #a52c50 #842340

Complementary Mix

#621a54 #a42c8c #c880ba #2ca544 #76c585 #1d6b2c

Nearby Colors

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#a42c8d
#a42c7c
#a42c9c

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About #A42C8C

#A42C8C converts to RGB(164, 44, 140) and HSL(312, 58%, 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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#A42C8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42C8C?
RGB: 164, 44, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 44, 140)
Is #A42C8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42C8C?
Complement: #2ca544.
Does #A42C8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.33:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.32:1 (AA (large text)).