#A93426 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#a93426 is a dark, warm brick red with strong saturation and muted terracotta undertones. Its earthy depth brings energy and seriousness without the glare of bright scarlet. Use it as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or warm brand highlight, especially beside charcoal or cream. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about a 6.5:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a93426
What is #a93426 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a93426 is rgb(169, 52, 38), in HSL hsl(6, 63%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 78%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a93426?
#a93426 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted sage because their softer values control its warm saturation. Use cream for a rustic feel, charcoal for sharper contrast, or sage for an earthy, less expected palette.
Is #a93426 readable on white or black?
#a93426 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.