#A8413E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This muted, earthy brick red feels grounded and warm without overwhelming the eye. Because of its desaturated quality, #a8413e works best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with charcoal grays or warm creams for a classic, traditional aesthetic. Since it offers strong contrast against white, the hex code #a8413e also functions well for legible headers or call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a8413e
What is #a8413e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8413e is rgb(168, 65, 62), in HSL hsl(2, 46%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 63%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #a8413e for a balanced design?
Is #a8413e suitable for text usage in web design?
Using #a8413e as text requires a light background to maintain good readability. While it works beautifully as a heading color or for button accents, ensure the background is sufficiently light to meet contrast standards, ideally against a crisp white or light beige surface.
Is #a8413e readable on white or black?
#a8413e has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.