#A84545 Hex Color
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A warm, moderately muted red, #a84545 carries terracotta and brick undertones without the sharpness of a vivid primary. Its medium-dark lightness brings grounded energy to rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and bold accents. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or charcoal; large areas can feel heavy, while white text remains readable. The hex code is #a84545.
Questions about #a84545
What is #a84545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a84545 is rgb(168, 69, 69), in HSL hsl(0, 42%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 59%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a84545?
#a84545 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted olive, which balance its warm terracotta undertone without making the palette feel overly bright. Use cream for softer layouts and charcoal for stronger contrast.
Is #a84545 readable on white or black?
#a84545 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.