#A34837 Hex Color
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The hex code #a34837 identifies a warm, mellow red with muted terracotta and brown undertones. Its restrained saturation feels grounded rather than loud, while the reddish tone still suggests energy, courage, and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent in rustic, autumn, food, or sports palettes. White text reaches about 5.9:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #a34837
What is #a34837 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a34837 is rgb(163, 72, 55), in HSL hsl(9, 50%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 66%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a34837?
#a34837 pairs well with charcoal, cream, dusty blue, and muted olive because these colors balance its warm terracotta undertone without making the palette feel overly bright. Use charcoal for structure and cream for softer contrast.
Is #a34837 readable on white or black?
#a34837 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.