#A44242 Hex Color
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#a44242 is a muted brick red with a warm, earthy character. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works as a supporting tone or accent rather than a loud statement. Try it with sage or cream for rustic palettes. White text passes WCAG AA on this hex code, which helps when using it for buttons or headers.
Questions about #a44242
What is #a44242 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a44242 is rgb(164, 66, 66), in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 36%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a44242?
#a44242 pairs well with sage, cream, and warm neutrals, which soften its earthy red tone. For stronger contrast, try deep teal or navy in a split palette.
Is #a44242 a good background color for text?
Yes. #a44242 has about a 6.1:1 contrast ratio with white text, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for body text. Dark gray text also works on lighter tints of this shade.
Is #a44242 readable on white or black?
#a44242 has a 6.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.