#A13425 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried clay and an old firebrick wall, #a13425 is a dark, muted brick red with a warm undertone. Its low lightness keeps things grounded and moody, which suits it to backgrounds, autumn palettes, and rustic branding. It flatters sage green and cream better than bright whites. As a hex code, it holds enough contrast for white body text at about 6.9:1.
Questions about #a13425
What is #a13425 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a13425 is rgb(161, 52, 37), in HSL hsl(7, 63%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 77%, 37%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a13425?
Sage green, cream, and warm beige balance the earthy depth of #a13425 without competing with it. For a bolder scheme, try a muted gold or soft teal as an accent.
Is #a13425 a warm or cool red?
#a13425 reads warm. Its orange-leaning undertones and dark, muted profile give it a baked-clay feel rather than the sharp, cool edge of a pure red. Expect a rustic, mellow mood in most palettes.
Is #a13425 readable on white or black?
#a13425 has a 6.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.