#A0383B Hex Color
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The hex code #a0383b is a dark, muted red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, serious mood, while the red base adds energy and urgency. Use it as a dominant background for moody designs or a strong accent with cream and charcoal. White text has about a 6.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a0383b
What is #a0383b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0383b is rgb(160, 56, 59), in HSL hsl(358, 48%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 63%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0383b?
Does #a0383b read as warm or cool?
#a0383b reads as warm because its dark red base carries earthy terracotta and brick undertones, while its moderate saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright or fiery in most palettes and interfaces.
Is #a0383b readable on white or black?
#a0383b has a 6.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.