#A53B1A Hex Color
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Dark and fairly saturated, #a53b1a is a warm reddish tone with muted brown undertones. Its darker value creates a serious, moody presence, while its red warmth adds energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in branding, food, sports, and caution graphics. White text provides about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #a53b1a.
Questions about #a53b1a
What is #a53b1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a53b1a is rgb(165, 59, 26), in HSL hsl(14, 73%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 84%, 35%.
Which colors pair well with #a53b1a?
Does #a53b1a read as warm or cool?
#a53b1a reads as a warm color because its red base and muted brown undertones lean toward fire, clay, and earth rather than blue or green, while its dark value keeps that warmth restrained and serious.
Is #a53b1a readable on white or black?
#a53b1a has a 6.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.