#A0420F

A dark, vivid orange closely aligning with Saddlebrown.

About #A0420F

The precise color #A0420F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Saddlebrown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(160, 66, 15).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 59% Magenta, 91% 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. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A0420F
RGB160, 66, 15
HSL21.1°, 82.9%, 34.3%
CMYK0%, 59%, 91%, 37%
HSV21.1°, 90.6%, 62.7%
LAB40.3, 36.6, 46.2
XYZ16.5, 11.4, 1.8
Decimal10502671

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.40:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.28:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
6.12:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.79:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A0420F; }
.text-color { color: #A0420F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A0420F; }

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