#A8363F Hex Color
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This mellow brick red carries a rustic, earthy weight. Its medium saturation makes #a8363f ideal as a bold accent for UI elements or branding projects. Pair it with warm creams to anchor the composition. Because white text holds a clear 6.4:1 contrast ratio against this background, it performs well for large headers. The hex code for this color is #a8363f.
Questions about #a8363f
What is #a8363f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8363f is rgb(168, 54, 63), in HSL hsl(355, 51%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 63%, 34%.
What colors pair naturally with #a8363f?
You can anchor this shade by pairing it with warm creams or soft beiges, which prevents the earthy red from feeling too aggressive. For a more sophisticated palette, try accenting it with charcoal or deep, desaturated grays to balance the warmth.
Is #a8363f readable on white or black?
#a8363f has a 6.43:1 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.