#A43705 Hex Color
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This dark, earthy red carries a heavy, saturated intensity. It acts best as a bold accent rather than a background, where it can feel too moody. Pair it with soft, muted grays to ground the visual heat. The hex code #a43705 offers enough contrast for white text to remain readable, making it a functional choice for impactful calls to action.
Questions about #a43705
What is #a43705 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a43705 is rgb(164, 55, 5), in HSL hsl(19, 94%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 97%, 36%.
How should I use #a43705 in UI design?
Because of its high saturation, #a43705 functions best as an accent color for calls to action or alert highlights rather than a main background. It holds excellent contrast against white text, ensuring your critical buttons remain highly readable.
What colors pair well with #a43705?
Is #a43705 readable on white or black?
#a43705 has a 6.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.