#A2383B Hex Color
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#a2383b is a dimmed brick red with significant warmth and a grounded, moody character. Because it sits at a balanced saturation, this shade works best as an accent rather than a dominant background, preventing it from overwhelming smaller UI elements. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays for a traditional aesthetic. White text remains readable over this hex code, ensuring good accessibility.
Questions about #a2383b
What is #a2383b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2383b is rgb(162, 56, 59), in HSL hsl(358, 49%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 64%, 36%.
What color combinations complement #a2383b best?
Pair #a2383b with soft creams or muted warm grays to balance its intense, earthy character. These lighter neutral tones allow the brick red to function as a grounded accent without overwhelming the overall layout or design.
Is #a2383b readable on white or black?
#a2383b has a 6.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.