#A42D2C

Color Details

HEX
#A42D2C
RGB
rgb(164, 45, 44)
HSL
hsl(1, 58%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 73%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.02:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42d2c
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
White on #a42d2c
Contrast 7.02:1 AAA
#a42d2c on Black
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#a42d2c on White
Contrast 7.02:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b65756
#c88180
#dbabab
#832423
#621b1a
#421212

Complement & Analogous

#2ca3a5
#a56b2c
#a52c67

Triadic

#2ca52e
#2e2ca5

Monochrome

#421212 #621b1a #a42d2c #c88180 #dbabab #edd5d5

Analogous

#a52c67 #c06b95 #a42d2c #b78956 #a56b2c #845623

Complementary Mix

#621b1a #a42d2c #c88180 #2ca3a5 #76c3c5 #1d6a6b

Nearby Colors

#a42d2b
#a42d2d
#a42d1c
#a42d3c

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About #A42D2C

#A42D2C converts to RGB(164, 45, 44) and HSL(1, 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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#A42D2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42D2C?
RGB: 164, 45, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 45, 44)
Is #A42D2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42D2C?
Complement: #2ca3a5.
Does #A42D2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.02:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.99:1 (Fails AA).