#A8423A
A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Brown.
About #A8423A
The precise color #A8423A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Brown. In the RGB color space, it consists of 168 red, 66 green, and 58 blue.
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 61% M, 65% Y, and 34% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. 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#A8423A
RGB168, 66, 58
HSL4.4°, 48.7%, 44.3%
CMYK0%, 61%, 65%, 34%
HSV4.4°, 65.5%, 65.9%
LAB42.0, 41.5, 26.5
XYZ18.9, 12.5, 5.4
Decimal11027002
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
5.99:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.51:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.73:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.98:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #A8423A;
}
.text-color {
color: #A8423A;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #A8423A;
}