#A9360D Hex Color
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Somewhere between rust and a dried chili pepper, this red burns low instead of bright. The hex code #a9360d is dark, saturated, and warm, with orange undertones that keep it grounded rather than loud. It works best as an accent or call to action in a 10% role, since large fields can read heavy. White text passes easily on top at roughly 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #a9360d
What is #a9360d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9360d is rgb(169, 54, 13), in HSL hsl(16, 86%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 92%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a9360d?
Cool teals and soft creams give #a9360d the most lift, balancing its warm orange undertones with contrast. Navy also works when you want a darker, moodier palette.
Is #a9360d readable on white or black?
#a9360d has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.22:1 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.