#A75241 Hex Color
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#a75241 is a warm, muted red with earthy terracotta and brown undertones. Its moderate lightness feels grounded and rustic, while its red energy suits food, sports, autumn branding, and caution accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or cream. White text reads clearly at about 5.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #a75241.
Questions about #a75241
What is #a75241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a75241 is rgb(167, 82, 65), in HSL hsl(10, 44%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 61%, 35%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a75241?
Navy, cream, and charcoal pair well with #a75241, balancing its warm terracotta-red base with cooler or lighter contrast; use navy for a richer palette, cream for softness, and charcoal for restrained layouts.
Is #a75241 warm or cool?
#a75241 reads as a warm color because its muted red base leans toward earthy terracotta and brown rather than blue or violet; that warmth gives layouts a grounded, rustic feel suited to autumn, food, and outdoor-inspired palettes.
Does #a75241 work with white text?
Yes, #a75241 provides about a 5.3:1 contrast ratio with white, which generally meets WCAG AA for normal-sized text; still check the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your actual design.
Is #a75241 readable on white or black?
#a75241 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.92:1 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.