#A32130 Hex Color
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#a32130 is a dark, saturated red with warm brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong depth brings energy, urgency, and grounded confidence without the brightness of a scarlet red. Use it as a small accent, call-to-action, or bold type color in rustic, food, sports, and autumn-inspired designs. The #a32130 hex code also supports clear white text at about 7.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a32130
What is #a32130 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a32130 is rgb(163, 33, 48), in HSL hsl(353, 66%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 71%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #a32130 read as a warm or cool red?
#a32130 reads as a warm, earthy red because its dark saturation leans toward brick and terracotta rather than a bright, blue-leaning red, giving accents a grounded feel. That makes it useful for rustic branding, seasonal graphics, and serious editorial layouts.
What colors pair well with #a32130?
Where does #a32130 work best in a design?
Use #a32130 as a focused accent, call-to-action, button, badge, or large heading rather than a dominant page background, because its dark saturation can make broad surfaces feel heavy while smaller areas deliver urgency and warmth. It also suits rustic food, sports, and autumn-led visual systems.
Is #a32130 readable on white or black?
#a32130 has a 7.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.