#A8242A
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About #A8242A Red
#A8242A is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 168 red, 36 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 357°, saturation of 65%, 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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
357°
Hue
65%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A8242A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A8242A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A8242A on White
Contrast Ratio7.12:1
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Aa#A8242A on Black
Contrast Ratio2.95:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A8242A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A8242A |
| RGB | rgb(168, 36, 42) |
| HSL | hsl(357, 65%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 36, 42 |
| RGB Percent | 65.9%, 14.1%, 16.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 79%, 75%, 34% |
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