#A55A44 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark red, #a55a44 has warm brown and orange undertones that create a mellow, grounded feel. Its restrained saturation suits food branding, sports graphics, and romantic packaging without vivid red’s intensity. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or navy. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #a55a44.
Questions about #a55a44
What is #a55a44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a55a44 is rgb(165, 90, 68), in HSL hsl(14, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 59%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a55a44?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #a55a44, balancing its warm brown and orange undertones with light contrast and cool depth; charcoal can also provide a quieter, more restrained combination for packaging, branding, and editorial layouts.
Does #a55a44 read as a warm or cool color?
#a55a44 reads as a warm, muted red because its restrained base is shifted toward brown and orange rather than blue or violet, giving the shade an earthy bias that feels mellow and grounded.
Is #a55a44 readable on white or black?
#a55a44 has a 5.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.14:1 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.