#A83D28 Hex Color

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#a83d28 is a warm, fairly saturated brick red with mellow terracotta undertones. Its moderate depth gives designs energy and grounded confidence without the sharpness of a vivid scarlet. Use it as a small accent in rustic, food, sports, or autumn palettes. The hex code #a83d28 also supports white text at about 6.2:1 contrast.

Questions about #a83d28

What is #a83d28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a83d28 is rgb(168, 61, 40), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 76%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a83d28?
#a83d28 pairs well with soft cream, charcoal, olive, and muted blue because these colors temper its warm terracotta cast and give its moderate saturation room to stand out without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #a83d28 readable on white or black?
#a83d28 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.