#A01642

A dark, vivid magenta closely aligning with Brown.

About #A01642

The hex code #A01642 represents a beautifully specific shade of magenta. 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, 22, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 86% 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. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A01642
RGB160, 22, 66
HSL340.9°, 75.8%, 35.7%
CMYK0%, 86%, 59%, 37%
HSV340.9°, 86.2%, 62.7%
LAB34.9, 55.4, 11.8
XYZ15.8, 8.4, 6.0
Decimal10491458

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.81:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.69:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.29:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A01642; }
.text-color { color: #A01642; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A01642; }

Similar Colors

Brown
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