#A2493C Hex Color
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This brick red shade is muted and earthy, carrying a distinct terracotta warmth that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #a2493c functions best as a secondary accent or brand highlight rather than a background color. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance its intensity. The hex code for this grounded red is #a2493c.
Questions about #a2493c
What is #a2493c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2493c is rgb(162, 73, 60), in HSL hsl(8, 46%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 63%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a2493c?
Is #a2493c suitable for text on a white background?
While #a2493c offers a distinct look, it likely fails WCAG accessibility standards for standard body text against pure white. Always use this shade as a decorative accent, button background, or a large-format display typeface to ensure it remains readable for all users.
Is #a2493c readable on white or black?
#a2493c has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.