#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
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;
}