#A5533B Hex Color
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This muted terracotta red brings an earthy, grounded energy to a palette. The hex code #a5533b works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background to avoid looking muddy. It provides a 5.4:1 contrast ratio, so white text remains perfectly legible. Use it alongside cooler slate blues to balance its warmth and create a sophisticated, modern composition.
Questions about #a5533b
What is #a5533b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a5533b is rgb(165, 83, 59), in HSL hsl(14, 47%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 64%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #a5533b?
#a5533b works best alongside cool-toned neutrals to ground its inherent warmth. Try pairing it with slate blue for a balanced composition, or use soft charcoal for high-contrast typography that remains easy to read on modern interfaces.
Is #a5533b readable on white or black?
#a5533b has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.