#A5240D Hex Color
Intense, grounded brick red with earthy warmth
The hex code #a5240d is a saturated, earthy brick red that feels intense and grounded. It works best as a 10% accent color to avoid overpowering a composition, rather than as a primary background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to create a balanced, rustic aesthetic. With a 7.3:1 contrast ratio against white, it ensures legibility for text in interface design.
Questions about #a5240d
What is #a5240d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5240d is rgb(165, 36, 13), in HSL hsl(9, 85%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 92%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a5240d?
This earthy red pairs beautifully with soft creams or warm grays to maintain a balanced, rustic aesthetic. For a more sophisticated look, try using it as a deliberate 10% accent against deep charcoal surfaces to avoid visual clutter.
Is #a5240d readable on white or black?
#a5240d has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.