#A42D2D

Color Details

HEX
#A42D2D
RGB
rgb(164, 45, 45)
HSL
hsl(0, 57%, 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 #a42d2d
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
White on #a42d2d
Contrast 7.02:1 AAA
#a42d2d on Black
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#a42d2d on White
Contrast 7.02:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b65757
#c88181
#dbabab
#832424
#621b1b
#421212

Complement & Analogous

#2da4a4
#a4692d
#a42d69

Triadic

#2da42d
#2d2da4

Monochrome

#421212 #621b1b #a42d2d #c88181 #dbabab #edd5d5

Analogous

#a42d69 #bf6c96 #a42d2d #b68757 #a4692d #835424

Complementary Mix

#621b1b #a42d2d #c88181 #2da4a4 #77c4c4 #1d6b6b

Nearby Colors

#a42d2c
#a42d2e
#a42d1d
#a42d3d

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About #A42D2D

#A42D2D converts to RGB(164, 45, 45) and HSL(0, 57%, 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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#A42D2D FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42D2D?
RGB: 164, 45, 45. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 45, 45)
Is #A42D2D a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42D2D?
Complement: #2da4a4.
Does #A42D2D have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.02:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.99:1 (Fails AA).