#A83114 Hex Color
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#a83114 is a dark, saturated red with warm orange-brown undertones, recalling fired brick and terracotta. Its grounded intensity suits calls to action, autumn branding, food packaging, and rustic accents. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text achieves about 6.7:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #a83114
What is #a83114 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a83114 is rgb(168, 49, 20), in HSL hsl(12, 79%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 88%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a83114?
Cream, charcoal, and muted teal pair well with #a83114, balancing its dark, warm red with lighter neutrals and cooler contrast across branding, packaging, interfaces, and editorial layouts without competing for attention.
Is #a83114 a warm or cool red?
#a83114 reads as a warm, dark red because its strong red base carries noticeable orange-brown undertones, similar to fired brick or terracotta, rather than the blue or purple cast found in cooler reds. It suits earthy, autumnal, and rustic visual styles.
Is #a83114 readable on white or black?
#a83114 has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.