#A94136 Hex Color
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This muted terracotta red feels grounded and rustic. Because it lacks high saturation, #a94136 works better as an accent color than a dominant background. It pairs well with slate grays or warm creams, avoiding the aggression of brighter reds. The hex code #a94136 offers enough contrast for legible white body text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers in traditional design projects.
Questions about #a94136
What is #a94136 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a94136 is rgb(169, 65, 54), in HSL hsl(6, 52%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 68%, 34%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #a94136 in a design?
#a94136 excels as an accent color for buttons, headers, or call-to-action elements where you want to draw the eye without the aggression of pure red. It grounds a layout when balanced against lighter neutrals or muted, cool-toned backgrounds like slate.
What colors pair well with #a94136?
Is #a94136 readable on white or black?
#a94136 has a 6.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.