#A33737 Hex Color
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Hibiscus Red is a grounded, earthy tone that balances brick red warmth with a darker, dim saturation. Because this shade reads as serious and stable rather than urgent, it functions best as a sophisticated accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft cream or warm gray to maintain legibility, as the hex code #a33737 offers a strong 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text.
Questions about Hibiscus Red
What is the hex code for Hibiscus Red?
Hibiscus Red is #a33737. In RGB that is rgb(163, 55, 55), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 66%, 36%.
What colors pair well with Hibiscus Red #a33737?
Is Hibiscus Red #a33737 suitable for text?
Because of its darker saturation, #a33737 offers a strong contrast ratio of 6.6:1 against white, making it accessible for text on light backgrounds. However, ensure the font weight is substantial enough to maintain readability if using it for smaller body copy.
Is Hibiscus Red readable on white or black?
Hibiscus Red has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.