#A5221A Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #a5221a is a warm brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its strong presence brings energy and urgency to branding, sales graphics, sports designs, and calls to action. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone with navy, cream, or charcoal. The hex code #a5221a supports clear white text at about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a5221a
What is #a5221a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5221a is rgb(165, 34, 26), in HSL hsl(3, 73%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 84%, 35%.
Does #a5221a read as a warm or cool color?
#a5221a reads as a warm brick red because its red base carries earthy terracotta undertones, giving it more visual heat and weight than a blue-based red, especially in grounded, energetic layouts.
What colors pair well with #a5221a?
Navy, cream, and charcoal pair well with #a5221a because they balance its saturated warmth with cool, light, or neutral contrast while keeping the brick red focused rather than overwhelming in a palette.
Is #a5221a readable on white or black?
#a5221a has a 7.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.