#A00F42
A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Brown.
About #A00F42
When working with digital screens, the color #A00F42 is rendered by mixing light. Designers often compare it to the standard color Brown. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 160, 15, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 91% Magenta, 59% Yellow, and 37% Black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A00F42
RGB160, 15, 66
HSL338.9°, 82.9%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 91%, 59%, 37%
HSV338.9°, 90.6%, 62.7%
LAB34.4, 56.8, 11.2
XYZ15.7, 8.2, 5.9
Decimal10489666
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
7.95:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.64:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.60:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.25:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A00F42;
}
.text-color {
color: #A00F42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A00F42;
}