#A02608 Hex Color
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A dark, highly saturated red-orange, #a02608 carries earthy brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong warmth brings energy, urgency, and rustic weight to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use the hex code #a02608 as a bold accent or supporting tone beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast on it.
Questions about #a02608
What is #a02608 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02608 is rgb(160, 38, 8), in HSL hsl(12, 90%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 95%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a02608?
#a02608 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted teal because those colors balance its heat, clarify its contrast, and create either a grounded neutral look or restrained complementary tension.
Is #a02608 warm or cool?
#a02608 reads as a warm red-orange because its hue leans toward orange and its earthy brick undertones soften the intensity without making it feel cool or purple in most palettes.
Where does #a02608 work well?
#a02608 works best as a bold accent in branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn-inspired layouts, where its saturated red-orange warmth adds urgency, appetite appeal, or rustic character without taking over the full palette.
Is #a02608 readable on white or black?
#a02608 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.