#A8243C
Red
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RGB
HSL
About #A8243C Red
#A8243C is a red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 168 red, 36 green, and 60 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 349°, 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
Use #A8243C in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
349°
Hue
65%
Saturation
40%
Lightness
Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #A8243C based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #A8243C against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#A8243C on White
Contrast Ratio7.04:1
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Aa#A8243C on Black
Contrast Ratio2.98:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #A8243C across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A8243C |
| RGB | rgb(168, 36, 60) |
| HSL | hsl(349, 65%, 40%) |
| RGB Decimal | 168, 36, 60 |
| RGB Percent | 65.9%, 14.1%, 23.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 79%, 64%, 34% |
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