#A33242 Hex Color
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#a33242 is a dark, warm red with muted brick and terracotta undertones. Its fairly strong saturation brings energy and passion, while low lightness adds seriousness, depth, and a grounded rustic feel. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, warm accents, food or sports branding, and autumn palettes. White text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a33242
What is #a33242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a33242 is rgb(163, 50, 66), in HSL hsl(352, 53%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 60%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a33242?
Is #a33242 readable on white or black?
#a33242 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.