#A42E18 Hex Color
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The hex code #a42e18 is a strongly saturated, dark red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its rich intensity brings urgency, confidence, and rustic warmth to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a small accent or call-to-action against cream or charcoal, rather than a full-page background. White text remains highly readable at about 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a42e18
What is #a42e18 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a42e18 is rgb(164, 46, 24), in HSL hsl(9, 74%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 85%, 36%.
Does #a42e18 read as a warm or cool color?
#a42e18 reads as a warm dark red because its strong red base is softened by earthy terracotta undertones, giving it a grounded, rustic feel that works especially well beside cream, tan, and muted olive.
What colors pair well with #a42e18?
Is #a42e18 readable on white or black?
#a42e18 has a 7.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.98:1 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.