#A8742C

Color Details

HEX
#A8742C
RGB
rgb(168, 116, 44)
HSL
hsl(35, 58%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 31%, 74%, 34%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.20:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a8742c
Contrast 5.20:1 AA
White on #a8742c
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail
#a8742c on Black
Contrast 5.20:1 AA
#a8742c on White
Contrast 4.04:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#b99056
#cbac80
#dcc7ab
#865d23
#65461a
#432e12

Complement & Analogous

#2d61a9
#9fa92d
#a9372d

Triadic

#2da975
#752da9

Monochrome

#432e12 #65461a #a8742c #cbac80 #dcc7ab #eee3d5

Analogous

#a9372d #c3736c #a8742c #b2ba57 #9fa92d #7f8724

Complementary Mix

#65461a #a8742c #cbac80 #2d61a9 #7798c7 #1d3f6e

Nearby Colors

#a8742b
#a8742d
#a8741c
#a8743c

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About #A8742C

#A8742C converts to RGB(168, 116, 44) and HSL(35, 58%, 42%). 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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#A8742C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A8742C?
RGB: 168, 116, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(168, 116, 44)
Is #A8742C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A8742C?
Complement: #2d61a9.
Does #A8742C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.04:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.20:1 (AA (normal text)).