#A22131 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated brick red projects authority and rustic warmth. Because #a22131 carries significant visual weight, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background. White text maintains high legibility over this shade, making it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons. Pair it with soft, muted grays to keep the overall design balanced and grounded.
Questions about #a22131
What is #a22131 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22131 is rgb(162, 33, 49), in HSL hsl(353, 66%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 70%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a22131?
This brick red relies on neutrality to stay grounded, so pair it with soft gray or cream to prevent it from feeling too overwhelming. If you need more contrast for a specific layout, try a deep charcoal to highlight the red's authority.
Is #a22131 readable on white or black?
#a22131 has a 7.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.