#A43434 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #a43434 is a dim brick red with earthy, rustic undertones. Its low lightness keeps it grounded rather than loud, so it works best as a moody background or warm accent in autumn palettes. White text reads clearly against this hex code at about 6.7:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #a43434
What is #a43434 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a43434 is rgb(164, 52, 52), in HSL hsl(0, 52%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 68%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a43434?
#a43434 pairs well with muted cream, olive, and deep navy for an earthy palette. A warm off-white also works when you want soft contrast instead of a harsh white.
Is #a43434 readable on white or black?
#a43434 has a 6.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.