#A8463C Hex Color
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Somewhere between terracotta pot and dried clay sits this brick red. #a8463c carries muted, earthy warmth from its low saturation, so it grounds a palette instead of shouting in it. It shines as a dominant base in rustic or autumn designs, paired with cream or sage. White text reads clearly over this hex code at roughly 5.8:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #a8463c
What is #a8463c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8463c is rgb(168, 70, 60), in HSL hsl(6, 47%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 64%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a8463c?
#a8463c pairs well with cream, sage, and warm neutrals, which soften its clay-like warmth. For contrast, try a deep teal, its near-complement, for a palette that feels rustic but alert.
Does #a8463c read as a warm or cool color?
#a8463c reads warm. Its red base sits with orange-leaning undertones, and the muted saturation gives it the dry, baked quality of terracotta rather than a bright alarm red.
Is #a8463c readable on white or black?
#a8463c 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.