#A02D1E Hex Color
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Like kiln-fired brick, #a02d1e is a dark, saturated red with earthy terracotta undertones. That depth makes it a natural accent in the 10% slot for calls to action and highlights, and it flatters muted sage and cream without turning muddy. White text on it reaches about 7.3:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #a02d1e
What is #a02d1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02d1e is rgb(160, 45, 30), in HSL hsl(7, 68%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 81%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a02d1e?
Muted sage, cream, and warm beige tones balance the intensity of #a02d1e. For stronger contrast, pair it with deep navy in rustic or autumn palettes.
Is #a02d1e readable on white or black?
#a02d1e has a 7.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.