#A33509 Hex Color
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A dark, highly saturated red with a warm orange undertone, #a33509 feels forceful, urgent, and intense without becoming neon. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or alerts rather than a full-page background. The hex code #a33509 also supports readable white text, with about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a33509
What is #a33509 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a33509 is rgb(163, 53, 9), in HSL hsl(17, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 94%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a33509?
#a33509 pairs well with white, cream, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, which balance its dark red base and warm orange undertone without competing with its intensity in most clean layouts. Use lighter neutrals for text and backgrounds, reserving stronger complements for small details.
Is #a33509 a warm or cool red?
#a33509 reads as a warm red because its strong red base is shifted toward orange rather than blue, giving the hue a heated, earthy edge that feels more forceful than a cool crimson. It suits energetic accents and calls to action better than calm, expansive backgrounds.
Is #a33509 readable on white or black?
#a33509 has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.