#A5521C

Color Details

HEX
#A5521C
RGB
rgb(165, 82, 28)
HSL
hsl(24, 71%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 83%, 35%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.49:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a5521c
Contrast 3.82:1 Fail
White on #a5521c
Contrast 5.49:1 AA
#a5521c on Black
Contrast 3.82:1 Fail
#a5521c on White
Contrast 5.49:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#b77549
#c99777
#dbbaa4
#844216
#633111
#42210b

Complement & Analogous

#1c6fa6
#a6981c
#a61c2a

Triadic

#1ca653
#531ca6

Monochrome

#42210b #633111 #a5521c #c99777 #dbbaa4 #eddcd2

Analogous

#a61c2a #c1606a #a5521c #b8ad49 #a6981c #857a16

Complementary Mix

#633111 #a5521c #c99777 #1c6fa6 #6ba1c5 #12486c

Nearby Colors

#a5521b
#a5521d
#a5520c
#a5522c

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About #A5521C

#A5521C converts to RGB(165, 82, 28) and HSL(24, 71%, 38%). 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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#A5521C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A5521C?
RGB: 165, 82, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(165, 82, 28)
Is #A5521C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A5521C?
Complement: #1c6fa6.
Does #A5521C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.49:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.82:1 (AA (large text)).