#A04942
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Indianred.
About #A04942
At its core, #A04942 is a medium and moderate hue. Its closest recognized web color is Indianred. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 160, 73, and 66.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. Its ink density profile breaks down to 0% cyan, 54% 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A04942
RGB160, 73, 66
HSL4.5°, 41.6%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 54%, 59%, 37%
HSV4.5°, 58.7%, 62.7%
LAB42.2, 35.5, 21.6
XYZ17.9, 12.6, 6.7
Decimal10504514
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.96:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.53:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.69:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
3.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A04942;
}
.text-color {
color: #A04942;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A04942;
}