#A6222D Hex Color
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#a6222d is a dark, saturated red with warm, earthy brown undertones. Its strong depth brings urgency, passion, and rustic confidence to branding, calls to action, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background. The #a6222d hex code also supports clear white text at about 7.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #a6222d
What is #a6222d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6222d is rgb(166, 34, 45), in HSL hsl(355, 66%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 73%, 35%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6222d?
#a6222d pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted olive, and aged gold because these tones temper its saturation without flattening its warm, earthy character. Use charcoal for structure and cream for softer contrast in branding or packaging.
Is #a6222d readable on white or black?
#a6222d has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.