#A9232C

Color Details

HEX
#A9232C
RGB
rgb(169, 35, 44)
HSL
hsl(356, 66%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 74%, 34%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.09:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9232c
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
White on #a9232c
Contrast 7.09:1 AAA
#a9232c on Black
Contrast 2.96:1 Fail
#a9232c on White
Contrast 7.09:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#ba4f56
#cb7b80
#dda7ab
#871c23
#65151a
#440e12

Complement & Analogous

#23a9a0
#a95d23
#a9236f

Triadic

#2ca923
#232ca9

Monochrome

#440e12 #65151a #a9232c #cb7b80 #dda7ab #eed3d5

Analogous

#a9236f #c3659a #a9232c #ba7d4f #a95d23 #874a1c

Complementary Mix

#65151a #a9232c #cb7b80 #23a9a0 #70c7c1 #176e68

Nearby Colors

#a9232b
#a9232d
#a9231c
#a9233c

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About #A9232C

#A9232C converts to RGB(169, 35, 44) and HSL(356, 66%, 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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#A9232C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9232C?
RGB: 169, 35, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 35, 44)
Is #A9232C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9232C?
Complement: #23a9a0.
Does #A9232C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.09:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.96:1 (Fails AA).