#A23423 Hex Color
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#a23423 is a dark, fairly saturated red with warm terracotta and brown undertones. Its mellow, weighty character suggests seriousness and rustic confidence. Use it as a strong accent for autumn palettes, food branding, moody designs, or bold headings. White text reads clearly on this hex code, with about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a23423
What is #a23423 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a23423 is rgb(162, 52, 35), in HSL hsl(8, 64%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 78%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a23423?
#a23423 pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted olive, and dusty blue, which balance its warm red base without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for breathing room and charcoal for a grounded, high-contrast combination.
Is #a23423 readable on white or black?
#a23423 has a 6.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.05:1 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.