#A25F4B Hex Color

Dusty warmth with grounded energy

Hex color #a25f4b graphic
#a25f4b is a muted, warm red with dusty brown undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its restrained saturation feels grounded rather than loud, while the reddish base still suggests energy and passion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for food, romance, or sports branding. White body text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA.

Questions about #a25f4b

What is #a25f4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a25f4b is rgb(162, 95, 75), in HSL hsl(14, 37%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 54%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a25f4b?
#a25f4b pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted sage because those colors balance its dusty red-brown warmth, offering softer, higher-contrast, or earthier combinations without making the palette feel overly bright.
Is #a25f4b a warm or cool color?
#a25f4b reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by dusty brown undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy appearance rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a vivid red.
Is #a25f4b readable on white or black?
#a25f4b has a 4.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.27:1 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.