#A32E2E Hex Color

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A saturated and grounded brick red, #a32e2e carries intense, earthy weight. It functions best as a striking accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background, where it can feel overwhelming. For clean readability, pair this tone with white text to achieve a strong 7.0:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this powerful red is #a32e2e.

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What is #a32e2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a32e2e is rgb(163, 46, 46), in HSL hsl(0, 56%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 72%, 36%.

Which colors pair well with #a32e2e?

This brick red functions beautifully when balanced against neutral tones like cream or slate to soften its intense, earthy weight. For a more modern, high-contrast look, combine it with a cool charcoal to ground the vibrancy while keeping the design clean and readable.

Is #a32e2e readable on white or black?

#a32e2e has a 7.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.

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