#A42347 Hex Color
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Rich and dark, #a42347 is a saturated red with berry and plum undertones. Its warmth brings energy, passion, and a grounded feel to branding, sales graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color rather than a dominant background. The hex code #a42347 supports clear white text at about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a42347
What is #a42347 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a42347 is rgb(164, 35, 71), in HSL hsl(343, 65%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 57%, 36%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #a42347?
Does #a42347 read as a warm or cool color?
#a42347 reads as a warm red because its hue sits near crimson and carries berry-plum undertones rather than a blue base; its warmth adds energy and passion, while the deep value keeps the overall impression grounded and sophisticated.
Is #a42347 readable on white or black?
#a42347 has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.90:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.