#A53E3E Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. #a53e3e is warm but toned down, so it reads grounded instead of loud. It works best as a supporting tone or accent in rustic and autumn palettes, and pairs well with sage or cream. White text passes AA contrast over it at roughly 6.3:1, even for small body copy.
Questions about #a53e3e
What is #a53e3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a53e3e is rgb(165, 62, 62), in HSL hsl(0, 45%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 62%, 35%.
Can white text sit on top of #a53e3e?
Yes. White text on #a53e3e gives a contrast ratio of about 6.3:1, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for small body text. It holds up well behind buttons and labels.
What colors pair well with #a53e3e?
Is #a53e3e readable on white or black?
#a53e3e has a 6.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.