#A53F30 Hex Color
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Closer to a weathered brick than a fire-truck red, #a53f30 is a muted, earthy red with warm brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a strong supporting tone rather than a loud statement color. It pairs well with cream or deep teal, and white text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #a53f30
What is #a53f30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a53f30 is rgb(165, 63, 48), in HSL hsl(8, 55%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 71%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a53f30?
#a53f30 pairs well with cream, warm beige, and deep teal, which cool down its warmth. Sage green and charcoal also work, keeping the palette earthy instead of loud. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since the two shades blur together.
Is #a53f30 readable on white or black?
#a53f30 has a 6.26:1 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.