#A42F05

Color Details

HEX
#A42F05
RGB
rgb(164, 47, 5)
HSL
hsl(16, 94%, 33%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 97%, 36%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.03:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a42f05
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
White on #a42f05
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA
#a42f05 on Black
Contrast 2.99:1 Fail
#a42f05 on White
Contrast 7.03:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b65937
#c88269
#dbac9b
#832604
#621c03
#421302

Complement & Analogous

#0579a3
#a37e05
#a3052a

Triadic

#05a32f
#2f05a3

Monochrome

#421302 #621c03 #a42f05 #c88269 #dbac9b #edd5cd

Analogous

#a3052a #bf506a #a42f05 #b59837 #a37e05 #826504

Complementary Mix

#621c03 #a42f05 #c88269 #0579a3 #5da8c3 #034f6a

Nearby Colors

#a42f04
#a42f06
#a42ef5
#a42f15

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About #A42F05

#A42F05 converts to RGB(164, 47, 5) and HSL(16, 94%, 33%). 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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#A42F05 FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A42F05?
RGB: 164, 47, 5. Copy as CSS: rgb(164, 47, 5)
Is #A42F05 a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A42F05?
Complement: #0579a3.
Does #A42F05 have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.03:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.99:1 (Fails AA).