#A33A3A Hex Color
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#a33a3a is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and a grounded terracotta character. Its low saturation creates a serious, rustic mood suited to branding, autumn palettes, and food packaging. Use it as a strong supporting tone or background with white text, which reaches about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #a33a3a.
Questions about #a33a3a
What is #a33a3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a33a3a is rgb(163, 58, 58), in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 64%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a33a3a?
Does #a33a3a read as a warm or cool color?
#a33a3a reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a grounded terracotta character rather than a crisp, blue-leaning appearance in visual palettes. That warmth works well with earthy neutrals and natural materials.
Is #a33a3a readable on white or black?
#a33a3a has a 6.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.