#A93232 Hex Color
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Brick red is a dark, warm shade with strong saturation and muted terracotta undertones. The hex code #a93232 brings grounded energy and serious warmth to rustic branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and bold accents. Use it for calls to action or large type, then pair it with charcoal or cream; white text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a93232
What is #a93232 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a93232 is rgb(169, 50, 50), in HSL hsl(0, 54%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 70%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Does #a93232 read as a warm or cool red?
#a93232 reads as a warm red because its strong red base carries earthy terracotta and slight brown-leaning undertones, while its fairly high saturation keeps the shade forceful rather than dusty or faded. It suits rustic palettes and autumn-led designs better than icy, blue-based schemes.
What colors pair well with #a93232?
Is #a93232 readable on white or black?
#a93232 has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.