#A83A42
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #A83A42
The precise color #A83A42 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Brown. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(168, 58, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 65% Magenta, 61% Yellow, and 34% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#A83A42
RGB168, 58, 66
HSL355.6°, 48.7%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 65%, 61%, 34%
HSV355.6°, 65.5%, 65.9%
LAB40.8, 45.7, 20.0
XYZ18.6, 11.7, 6.4
Decimal11024962
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
6.27:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.35:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.85:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A83A42;
}
.text-color {
color: #A83A42;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A83A42;
}