#A23A4A Hex Color
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The hex code #a23a4a identifies a dark, muted red with warm terracotta undertones and a grounded, rustic character. Its subdued saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, and moody layouts a serious yet energetic feel. Use this shade as a strong accent beside cream or deep navy, rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a23a4a
What is #a23a4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a23a4a is rgb(162, 58, 74), in HSL hsl(351, 47%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 54%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a23a4a?
Does #a23a4a read as warm or cool?
#a23a4a reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta rather than blue, giving designs a grounded, earthy feel that works especially well with cream, tan, and natural textures.
Is #a23a4a readable on white or black?
#a23a4a has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.