#A13346 Hex Color
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#a13346 is a dark, muted red with warm brick and terracotta undertones. Its fairly strong saturation brings energy and passion, while its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel. Use the hex code #a13346 as a supporting brand tone, accent, or dark UI background. White text remains readable for body copy, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a13346
What is #a13346 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a13346 is rgb(161, 51, 70), in HSL hsl(350, 52%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 57%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a13346?
#a13346 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted green tones such as sage, which soften its intensity while preserving a warm, grounded palette across branding, interfaces, and editorial design projects. Add dusty blue or navy for cooler contrast.
Does #a13346 read as a warm or cool color?
The color reads as warm because its dark red base leans toward brick and terracotta rather than purple or blue, creating a grounded, earthy impression in both light and dark palettes. It brings an intense, serious mood to supporting brand elements.
Is #a13346 readable on white or black?
#a13346 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.