#A63E2B Hex Color
Brick red with a grounded, earthy edge
Not a bright alarm red, #a63e2b sits closer to dried clay. This brick red carries a muted, earthy weight, so it warms a palette without shouting. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large fills can read muddy. It pairs well with sage green or cream for rustic, autumn-leaning work. White text clears AA at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #a63e2b
What is #a63e2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a63e2b is rgb(166, 62, 43), in HSL hsl(9, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 74%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a63e2b?
Sage green, cream, and deep navy all flatter #a63e2b. Its earthy undertone keeps pairings warm and calm, so avoid neon accents that fight the muted finish.
Is #a63e2b readable on white or black?
#a63e2b has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.