#A34B50 Hex Color
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#a34b50 is a warm, muted red with brown and terracotta undertones, giving it a grounded, rustic character. This medium-dark shade brings energy without the sharpness of vivid red, making it effective for branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and warm accents. The hex code #a34b50 supports white body text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a34b50
What is #a34b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a34b50 is rgb(163, 75, 80), in HSL hsl(357, 37%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 51%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a34b50?
Does #a34b50 read as warm or cool?
#a34b50 reads as a warm red because its red base is softened by brown and terracotta undertones, giving it a grounded, rustic mood rather than the crisp intensity of vivid red. Use it for warm accents, seasonal palettes, and tactile brand identities.
Is #a34b50 readable on white or black?
#a34b50 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.