#A82B3A Hex Color
Brick red with a warm, earthy pull
Reach for #a82b3a when a design calls for a red with weight. This brick red is dark and saturated, so it feels grounded rather than loud. White text clears WCAG contrast on it, which makes the hex code a strong pick for buttons, sale banners, and moody autumn backgrounds.
Questions about #a82b3a
What is #a82b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a82b3a is rgb(168, 43, 58), in HSL hsl(353, 59%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 65%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a82b3a?
Cream, warm beige, and deep navy all flatter this brick red. For a rustic palette, pair it with terracotta and olive tones.
Is #a82b3a a warm or cool red?
It reads warm. The brick red hue leans toward orange undertones, which gives it an earthy, grounded feel compared to cooler crimson shades.
Is #a82b3a readable on white or black?
#a82b3a has a 6.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.07:1 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.