#A52847 Hex Color
Bold Brick, Grounded Warmth
Not a bright scarlet, #a52847 is a darker brick red with a muted, earthy edge. Its deep saturation gives it weight, so it works best as an accent or 10% layer rather than a full background. It reads warm and grounded, pairing well with cream and navy. White text passes WCAG AA on top, at roughly 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #a52847
What is #a52847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a52847 is rgb(165, 40, 71), in HSL hsl(345, 61%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 57%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a52847?
Cream and off-white soften its intensity, while navy gives it a richer, more traditional feel. For an earthy palette, pair it with olive or warm sand tones.
Is #a52847 readable on white or black?
#a52847 has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.