#A32222 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #a32222 is a warm brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its strong depth brings urgency, passion, and grounded confidence to branding, calls to action, food packaging, and rustic layouts. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. White text reads clearly against this color. In design, the hex code for this dark red is #a32222.
Questions about #a32222
What is #a32222 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a32222 is rgb(163, 34, 34), in HSL hsl(0, 65%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a32222?
#a32222 pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal, cream, and muted teal, which balance its saturated brick-red depth without competing for attention. Use a pale neutral for space and teal sparingly for contrast in buttons or small accents.
Is #a32222 a warm or cool red?
#a32222 reads as a warm red because its dark red base carries earthy brick and terracotta undertones, giving the shade a grounded feel instead of the sharper character of a cool, blue-based red. It suits rustic layouts, food packaging, and focused accents.
Is #a32222 readable on white or black?
#a32222 has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.