#A33B3B Hex Color
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The hex code #a33b3b identifies a dark, muted red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its restrained saturation gives branding, autumn layouts, and rustic packaging a serious, grounded feel without harsh brightness. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream, charcoal, or navy. White text reaches about 6.5:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #a33b3b
What is #a33b3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a33b3b is rgb(163, 59, 59), in HSL hsl(0, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 64%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a33b3b in a palette?
Does #a33b3b look warm or cool?
The #a33b3b hex color reads as warm because its muted red has an earthy terracotta character rather than a cool, blue-leaning cast, giving it a grounded autumnal mood that suits rustic packaging, editorial layouts, and serious brand accents.
Is #a33b3b readable on white or black?
#a33b3b has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.