#A93747 Hex Color
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Warm and moderately saturated, #a93747 is a mellow red with terracotta undertones and grounded visual weight. It brings energy and confidence to branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and rustic interiors without feeling overly bright. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream, navy, or muted olive. The hex code is #a93747, and white text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #a93747
What is #a93747 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a93747 is rgb(169, 55, 71), in HSL hsl(352, 51%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 58%, 34%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a93747?
Does #a93747 read as a warm or cool color?
#a93747 reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta rather than blue or violet, giving it an earthy, grounded character. That warmth suits autumn palettes, natural materials, and welcoming visual identities.
Is #a93747 readable on white or black?
#a93747 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.