#A32B36 Hex Color
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#a32b36 is a dark, saturated red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its strong color brings energy, urgency, and grounded confidence to branding, sales graphics, and autumn-inspired layouts. Use it as a focused accent or call to action rather than a full-page background. White text has about 7.1:1 contrast here, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a32b36
What is #a32b36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a32b36 is rgb(163, 43, 54), in HSL hsl(355, 58%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 67%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a32b36?
#a32b36 pairs well with charcoal for a grounded palette, muted sage for natural contrast, and warm cream for softer layouts, while keeping its strong red presence as the visual anchor in branding and packaging. These combinations also suit autumn and rustic designs.
Is #a32b36 readable on white or black?
#a32b36 has a 7.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.95:1 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.