#A23617 Hex Color

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This dark, mellow red feels grounded and intense. Because of its muted, earthy quality, #a23617 works best as a moody background or a primary brand accent rather than for fine body text. It pairs well with off-white or soft cream for readability, offering a 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this serious, authoritative shade is #a23617.

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What is #a23617 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a23617 is rgb(162, 54, 23), in HSL hsl(13, 75%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 86%, 36%.

What colors pair best with #a23617?

#a23617 works beautifully with neutral shades like cream or beige, which balance its intensity and ensure readability. You can also pair it with a deep charcoal to highlight the earthy, grounded quality of this specific red shade without overwhelming your design layout.

Is #a23617 readable on white or black?

#a23617 has a 6.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.

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