#A24049 Hex Color
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This muted brick red carries a warm, grounded energy without the aggressive intensity of a bright primary red. Because of its desaturated character, #a24049 works best as a 10% accent or a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to maintain legibility, as it provides enough contrast for white text while avoiding a jarring appearance.
Questions about #a24049
What is #a24049 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a24049 is rgb(162, 64, 73), in HSL hsl(354, 43%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 55%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I pair #a24049 with other colors?
Pair #a24049 with soft neutrals like cream or warm gray to anchor your design while maintaining readability. Because this color is desaturated and muted, it functions best as a controlled 10% accent rather than a dominant background color.
Is #a24049 readable on white or black?
#a24049 has a 6.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.