Brown Color — #A52A2A
Complete color reference for #A52A2A: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.
Color Format Conversions
#A52A2Argb(165, 42, 42)hsl(0, 59%, 41%)hsv(0, 75%, 65%)C:0% M:75% Y:75% K:35%brown108242340.0982WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.
Shades & Tints Scale
Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).
Color Harmonies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RGB equivalent of #A52A2A?
The RGB equivalent is rgb(165, 42, 42). The red channel is 165, green is 42, and blue is 42 (scale 0–255).
What is the HSL value of #A52A2A?
The HSL value is hsl(0, 59%, 41%). Hue is 0°, saturation is 59%, and lightness is 41%.
Does #A52A2A meet WCAG accessibility standards?
On a white background, #A52A2A achieves a 7.08:1 contrast ratio (AAA). On a black background it achieves 2.96:1 (Fail). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.
What is the complementary color of #A52A2A?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #A52A2A is #2BA6A6.