#A34630 Hex Color
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This mellow brick red feels grounded and rustic, owing its warmth to a muted, terracotta-leaning chroma. Because of its medium darkness, #a34630 works best as a bold accent rather than a full background color. Pair it with soft, creamy off-whites to balance its intensity. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a solid choice for high-contrast, readable UI headlines or button states.
Questions about #a34630
What is #a34630 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a34630 is rgb(163, 70, 48), in HSL hsl(11, 55%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 71%, 36%.
How should I use #a34630 in a professional color palette?
#a34630 is a bold accent color that anchors a design, so it works best when balanced against neutral, creamy off-whites or soft beiges. Avoid using it as a primary background, as its intensity can quickly overwhelm text readability.
Is #a34630 readable on white or black?
#a34630 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.