#A02F42 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #a02f42 is a warm red with terracotta and brown undertones. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded mood without losing energy. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent with cream, charcoal, or dusty pink. The hex code #a02f42 supports clear white text for buttons, banners, and dark backgrounds.
Questions about #a02f42
What is #a02f42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02f42 is rgb(160, 47, 66), in HSL hsl(350, 55%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 59%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a02f42?
For a balanced palette, #a02f42 pairs well with cream, charcoal, dusty pink, and muted terracotta, balancing its warm red base with lighter, quieter, or similarly earthy tones in branding and interface accents.
Is #a02f42 a warm or cool red?
#a02f42 reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta and brown rather than blue or violet, giving it a grounded, serious mood with enough saturation for energetic accents.
Does #a02f42 work with white text?
White text generally reads clearly on #a02f42 because its dark value creates strong contrast, making the color suitable for buttons, banners, and dark surfaces, though exact accessibility results still depend on font size, weight, and the surrounding background. Check the final pairing in a contrast checker before using it for small body text.
Is #a02f42 readable on white or black?
#a02f42 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.