#A2552E Hex Color
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This muted, reddish-brown hue carries a warm, rustic energy perfect for branding in the craft and food industries. Because #a2552e is unsaturated and grounded, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep navy or cool sage greens to avoid a muddy look. White text remains highly readable over this shade, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI accents.
Questions about #a2552e
What is #a2552e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a2552e is rgb(162, 85, 46), in HSL hsl(20, 56%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 72%, 36%.
Which colors pair best with #a2552e for a balanced design?
Is #a2552e a good choice for text and UI elements?
#a2552e serves well as a reliable accent or background element, though it is best utilized for UI buttons or borders rather than large text blocks. White text remains highly readable over this shade due to its medium-dark saturation level.
Is #a2552e readable on white or black?
#a2552e has a 5.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.