#A2291C Hex Color
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Reach for #a2291c when a button, sale banner, or accent needs real heat. This brick red is dark and strongly saturated, so it reads grounded rather than flashy. It works best as an accent in a 60/30/10 split, flatters cream and deep teal, and white text passes WCAG AA on it at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #a2291c
What is #a2291c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2291c is rgb(162, 41, 28), in HSL hsl(6, 71%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 83%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a2291c?
#a2291c pairs well with cream, sage, and deep teal, which cool down its heat. Warm woods and brass also suit its rustic, terracotta side.
Is #a2291c readable on white or black?
#a2291c has a 7.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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.