#A03232 Hex Color
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Not a bright fire-truck red, this shade sits closer to dried clay, dark and dim with a dusty terracotta cast. The hex code #a03232 works best as a dominant base or supporting tone in rustic and autumn palettes, where its mellow warmth grounds brighter hues. White text hits about 7:1 contrast on it, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #a03232
What is #a03232 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a03232 is rgb(160, 50, 50), in HSL hsl(0, 52%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 69%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a03232?
Is #a03232 readable on white or black?
#a03232 has a 7.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.