#A53218 Hex Color
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#a53218 is a dark, saturated brick red with warm terracotta and subtle brown undertones. Its strong intensity brings energy, passion, and grounded rustic character to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a bold accent or call-to-action color rather than a full-page background. The #a53218 hex code supports clear white text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #a53218
What is #a53218 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a53218 is rgb(165, 50, 24), in HSL hsl(11, 75%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 85%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a53218?
Is #a53218 readable on white or black?
#a53218 has a 6.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.