#A53A27 Hex Color
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Dark and earthy, #a53a27 is a muted warm red with brown and terracotta undertones. Its moderate saturation gives branding, autumn layouts, food packaging, and rustic interiors a grounded, serious energy. Use it as a dominant background or strong accent with cream and dusty sage. White text remains readable at about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #a53a27.
Questions about #a53a27
What is #a53a27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a53a27 is rgb(165, 58, 39), in HSL hsl(9, 62%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 76%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a53a27?
Pair #a53a27 with cream or dusty sage for a grounded palette; cream keeps the look warm and soft, while sage adds a muted natural contrast without competing with the red.
Does #a53a27 read as a warm or cool color?
#a53a27 reads warm because its red hue leans toward orange, reinforced by brown and terracotta undertones. Its moderate saturation tempers that warmth, creating a grounded, mature mood instead of the energy of a bright primary red.
Is #a53a27 readable on white or black?
#a53a27 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.