#A0322C Hex Color
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Brick red #a0322c is a grounded, dark tone that carries a sense of serious, rustic energy. Because this hue is fairly saturated, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teals or warm grays to balance its intensity. For accessible text, use white as your foreground color, as the hex code #a0322c provides excellent contrast.
Questions about #a0322c
What is #a0322c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0322c is rgb(160, 50, 44), in HSL hsl(3, 57%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 72%, 37%.
What colors pair best with #a0322c in a design palette?
This brick red works exceptionally well when balanced against muted teals or soft, warm grays to temper its natural intensity. Because it is a highly saturated, grounded tone, using it as an accent alongside charcoal or deep neutral backgrounds creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look for professional branding.
Is #a0322c suitable for use as a background color for text?
Using #a0322c as a background requires caution, as its darkness may swallow dark text, but it provides excellent contrast for white or very light-colored typography. Always verify your specific text size against this hue to ensure it meets accessibility standards for readability in your digital projects.
Is #a0322c readable on white or black?
#a0322c has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.