#A9472C

Color Details

HEX
#A9472C
RGB
rgb(169, 71, 44)
HSL
hsl(13, 59%, 42%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 58%, 74%, 34%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 5.79:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #a9472c
Contrast 3.62:1 Fail
White on #a9472c
Contrast 5.79:1 AA
#a9472c on Black
Contrast 3.62:1 Fail
#a9472c on White
Contrast 5.79:1 AA

Tints & Shades

#ba6c56
#cb9180
#ddb5ab
#873923
#652b1a
#441c12

Complement & Analogous

#2c8faa
#aa862c
#aa2c50

Triadic

#2caa47
#472caa

Monochrome

#441c12 #652b1a #a9472c #cb9180 #ddb5ab #eedad5

Analogous

#aa2c50 #c46b85 #a9472c #bb9e56 #aa862c #886b23

Complementary Mix

#652b1a #a9472c #cb9180 #2c8faa #76b6c8 #1d5d6f

Nearby Colors

#a9472b
#a9472d
#a9471c
#a9473c

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About #A9472C

#A9472C converts to RGB(169, 71, 44) and HSL(13, 59%, 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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#A9472C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #A9472C?
RGB: 169, 71, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(169, 71, 44)
Is #A9472C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #A9472C?
Complement: #2c8faa.
Does #A9472C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 5.79:1 (AA (normal text)). On black: 3.62:1 (AA (large text)).