#A14029 Hex Color
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#a14029 is a muted, earthy terracotta that avoids the intensity of brighter reds. This shade feels grounded and serious, making it a strong choice for branding or rustic layouts where subtlety matters. Use it as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably on this hex code, maintaining high contrast and excellent readability for UI projects.
Questions about #a14029
What is #a14029 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a14029 is rgb(161, 64, 41), in HSL hsl(11, 59%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 75%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a14029 in a professional design?
Is #a14029 readable on white or black?
#a14029 has a 6.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.