#A42D8C

Color Details

HEX
#A42D8C
RGB
rgb(164, 45, 140)
HSL
hsl(312, 57%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 15%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 6.30:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42d8c
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
White on #a42d8c
Contrast 6.30:1 AA
#a42d8c on Black
Contrast 3.33:1 Fail
#a42d8c on White
Contrast 6.30:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b657a3
#c881ba
#dbabd1
#832470
#621b54
#421238

Complement & Analogous

#2da445
#a42d51
#802da4

Triadic

#8ca42d
#2d8ca4

Monochrome

#421238 #621b54 #a42d8c #c881ba #dbabd1 #edd5e8

Analogous

#802da4 #a66cbf #a42d8c #b65774 #a42d51 #832441

Complementary Mix

#621b54 #a42d8c #c881ba #2da445 #77c486 #1d6b2d

Nearby Colors

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#a42d8d
#a42d7c
#a42d9c

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About #A42D8C

#A42D8C converts to RGB(164, 45, 140) and HSL(312, 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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#A42D8C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42D8C?
RGB: 164, 45, 140. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 45, 140)
Is #A42D8C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42D8C?
Complement: #2da445.
Does #A42D8C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 6.30:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.33:1 (AA (large text)).