#A62424 Hex Color
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A dark, shaded red with terracotta warmth. The hex code #a62424 is strong but mellow, reading grounded instead of loud. Use it as an accent or on large type; fine detail turns muddy at this lightness. White text sits comfortably on top at about 7.2:1 contrast, enough for small body copy. Pair it with cream, sage, or deep navy for rustic or autumn palettes. Next to plain white, it loses some punch.
Questions about #a62424
What is #a62424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a62424 is rgb(166, 36, 36), in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 78%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a62424?
Cream, sage, and charcoal bring out its rustic side, while deep navy makes it look richer than camel or beige would. Keep it as an accent so it stays bold instead of muddy.
Is #a62424 readable on white or black?
#a62424 has a 7.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.