#A42838
Red
HEX
RGB
HSL
About #A42838 Red
#A42838 is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 164 red, 40 green, and 56 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 352°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 40%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #A42838 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
352°
Hue
61%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A42838 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A42838 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A42838 on White
Contrast Ratio7.14:1
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Aa#A42838 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.94:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A42838 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A42838 |
| RGB | rgb(164, 40, 56) |
| HSL | hsl(352, 61%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 164, 40, 56 |
| RGB Percent | 64.3%, 15.7%, 22.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 76%, 66%, 36% |
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