#A42D0C

Color Details

HEX
#A42D0C
RGB
rgb(164, 45, 12)
HSL
hsl(13, 86%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 93%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.10:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42d0c
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
White on #a42d0c
Contrast 7.10:1 AAA
#a42d0c on Black
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
#a42d0c on White
Contrast 7.10:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b6573d
#c8816d
#dbab9e
#83240a
#621b07
#421205

Complement & Analogous

#0c85a6
#a67b0c
#a60c38

Triadic

#0ca62e
#2e0ca6

Monochrome

#421205 #621b07 #a42d0c #c8816d #dbab9e #edd5ce

Analogous

#a60c38 #c15574 #a42d0c #b8953d #a67b0c #85620a

Complementary Mix

#621b07 #a42d0c #c8816d #0c85a6 #61b0c5 #08566c

Nearby Colors

#a42d0b
#a42d0d
#a42cfc
#a42d1c

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About #A42D0C

#A42D0C converts to RGB(164, 45, 12) and HSL(13, 86%, 35%). 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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#A42D0C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42D0C?
RGB: 164, 45, 12. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 45, 12)
Is #A42D0C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42D0C?
Complement: #0c85a6.
Does #A42D0C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.10:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.96:1 (Fails AA).