#A03424 Hex Color
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#a03424 is a dark, earthy brick red with heavy terracotta undertones. This muted shade feels grounded and serious rather than flashy. Because of its density, it functions best as a 10% accent color or a sophisticated background in moody, traditional designs. Pair this hex code with cream or muted gold to balance its intensity, as it can feel overwhelming in large blocks.
Questions about #a03424
What is #a03424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a03424 is rgb(160, 52, 36), in HSL hsl(8, 63%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 78%, 37%.
What colors pair best with the #a03424 hex color?
To balance the density of #a03424, pair it with soft cream or muted metallic gold tones. These lighter, neutral shades keep the overall design feeling grounded and sophisticated rather than overwhelming, making it an excellent choice for textured, traditional palettes.
Is #a03424 a good choice for text?
Using #a03424 for body text is generally discouraged because its dark, earthy saturation may cause readability issues on many backgrounds. It performs most effectively as a subtle accent or a background block where its moody, grounded character can add depth to a design.
Is #a03424 readable on white or black?
#a03424 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.