#A8243C

Color Details

HEX
#A8243C
RGB
rgb(168, 36, 60)
HSL
hsl(349, 65%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 64%, 34%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.04:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8243c
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
White on #a8243c
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA
#a8243c on Black
Contrast 2.98:1 Fail
#a8243c on White
Contrast 7.04:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b95063
#cb7c8a
#dca7b1
#861d30
#651624
#430e18

Complement & Analogous

#24a890
#a84e24
#a8247e

Triadic

#3ca824
#243ca8

Monochrome

#430e18 #651624 #a8243c #cb7c8a #dca7b1 #eed3d8

Analogous

#a8247e #c266a5 #a8243c #b97150 #a84e24 #863e1d

Complementary Mix

#651624 #a8243c #cb7c8a #24a890 #71c6b7 #176d5e

Nearby Colors

#a8243b
#a8243d
#a8242c
#a8244c

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About #A8243C

#A8243C converts to RGB(168, 36, 60) and HSL(349, 65%, 40%). 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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#A8243C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8243C?
RGB: 168, 36, 60. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 36, 60)
Is #A8243C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8243C?
Complement: #24a890.
Does #A8243C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.04:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.98:1 (Fails AA).