#A6281D Hex Color
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#a6281d is a dark, saturated red with warm terracotta undertones and a grounded, rustic character. Its strong intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or focused accent rather than a full background. White text achieves about 7.1:1 contrast, and the hex code is #a6281d.
Questions about #a6281d
What is #a6281d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6281d is rgb(166, 40, 29), in HSL hsl(5, 70%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 83%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a6281d?
#a6281d pairs well with cream, sand, warm beige, charcoal, and muted greens, which balance its saturated terracotta-red warmth without competing for attention; use lighter neutrals for a softer palette and charcoal for a stronger, grounded contrast.
Where does #a6281d work best in a design?
#a6281d works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn-themed layouts, where its saturated warmth adds energy; use it sparingly as a full background to avoid visual heaviness.
Is #a6281d readable on white or black?
#a6281d has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.