#A1424D Hex Color
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This desaturated brick red feels earthy and grounded, lacking the aggressive intensity of a pure primary red. Because of its mellow, muted undertones, #a1424d works best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a dominant base. It pairs beautifully with cool teals or soft creams to balance its innate warmth. The hex code for this terracotta shade is #a1424d, which maintains excellent contrast for white text.
Questions about #a1424d
What is #a1424d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1424d is rgb(161, 66, 77), in HSL hsl(353, 42%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 52%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a1424d?
Is #a1424d considered a warm or cool color?
#a1424d leans distinctly warm, though its desaturated character gives it a more subdued, approachable feel than bright reds. It works exceptionally well in designs that require organic or rustic warmth without sacrificing a polished, high-end aesthetic.
Is #a1424d readable on white or black?
#a1424d has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.