#A63A2E Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels grounded and mellow, lacking the harsh energy of primary reds. It shines as an accent color for rustic branding or traditional aesthetics rather than a dominant background. Because it remains dark enough for legibility, white text provides excellent contrast at a 6.4:1 ratio. The hex code for this terracotta tone is #a63a2e.
Questions about #a63a2e
What is #a63a2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a63a2e is rgb(166, 58, 46), in HSL hsl(6, 57%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 72%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a63a2e?
Is #a63a2e a warm or cool color?
The #a63a2e hex color is decidedly warm, rooted in the classic pigment profile of terracotta and baked clay. Because it leans into orange and brown undertones rather than blue, it naturally feels cozy, grounded, and inviting in most design applications.
Is #a63a2e readable on white or black?
#a63a2e has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.