#A42914 Hex Color
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#a42914 is a dark, saturated red with warm orange and earthy brown undertones. Its grounded intensity suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and strong calls to action. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone beside cream, pale blue, or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #a42914 supports white text at about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a42914
What is #a42914 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a42914 is rgb(164, 41, 20), in HSL hsl(9, 78%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 88%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Is #a42914 a warm or cool red?
#a42914 reads as a warm red because its strong orange and earthy brown undertones pull it away from blue-based reds. That grounded warmth suits rustic, autumnal, culinary, and heritage-inspired palettes.
What colors pair well with #a42914?
Pair #a42914 with cream, pale blue, or charcoal to soften its intensity and create balanced palettes for branding, packaging, interfaces, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #a42914 readable on white or black?
#a42914 has a 7.22:1 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.