#A4292D Hex Color
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This brick red is a saturated, warm shade with deep, earthy undertones. Because it carries such high intensity, use #a4292d as an accent color rather than a dominant background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It pairs particularly well with warm grays or muted creams. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it a strong choice for call-to-action buttons or highlighted UI elements.
Questions about #a4292d
What is #a4292d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4292d is rgb(164, 41, 45), in HSL hsl(358, 60%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 73%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a4292d in a design scheme?
#a4292d works best when balanced by muted, neutral tones that do not compete for attention. Pair this brick red with warm gray or soft creams to keep the layout feeling professional and grounded rather than chaotic.
Is #a4292d a suitable choice for large areas of text?
This color should generally be avoided for large blocks of body text because its high saturation can create significant eye strain. Use it primarily for interface highlights, call-to-action buttons, or accent graphics where it can grab attention without overwhelming the user.
Is #a4292d readable on white or black?
#a4292d has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.