#A0353A Hex Color
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Not a bright alarm red, #a0353a is a muted brick red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness keeps it grounded and serious, which suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts. White text hits about 6.9:1 contrast on it, enough for WCAG AA body copy. Use it as a supporting tone or accent; large flat areas can read muddy.
Questions about #a0353a
What is #a0353a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0353a is rgb(160, 53, 58), in HSL hsl(357, 50%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 64%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0353a?
It pairs well with warm cream, olive, and deep navy; a muted sage softens its brown undertones nicely. Skip bright oranges and pinks, they make it look muddy.
Is #a0353a readable on white or black?
#a0353a has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.