#A52E06 Hex Color
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This saturated, earthy red carries significant intensity and weight. It works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background, as the heavy pigment can overwhelm smaller layouts. Pair #a52e06 with creamy off-whites or soft teals to balance its aggressive, warm energy. The hex code #a52e06 provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for bold, high-visibility call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a52e06
What is #a52e06 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a52e06 is rgb(165, 46, 6), in HSL hsl(15, 93%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 96%, 35%.
How should I use #a52e06 in a web interface?
Use #a52e06 primarily as a high-impact accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or notification badges. Because of its significant weight and intensity, avoid using it as a large background block, as it can visually dominate your layout.
What color combinations work best with #a52e06?
Balance the intensity of #a52e06 by pairing it with creamy white or muted neutrals to ground the color. If you need a more adventurous scheme, complement it with cool teal tones to offset the aggressive, warm energy of this red.
Is #a52e06 readable on white or black?
#a52e06 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.