#A32F15 Hex Color

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#a32f15 is a dark, strongly saturated red with warm terracotta and brown undertones. Its concentrated, earthy depth brings urgency, passion, and grounded confidence to a palette. Use it as a small accent or call-to-action color beside cream, charcoal, or muted sage. White text reaches about 7.1:1 contrast, making this hex code suitable for accessible buttons and labels.

Questions about #a32f15

What is #a32f15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a32f15 is rgb(163, 47, 21), in HSL hsl(11, 77%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 87%, 36%.
Which colors pair well with #a32f15?
Pair #a32f15 with cream, charcoal, or muted sage to balance its strong warmth and saturation. Cream softens its rustic character, charcoal adds weight, and sage introduces restrained natural contrast.
Is #a32f15 readable on white or black?
#a32f15 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.