#AD2A0C Hex Color
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#ad2a0c is a saturated, warm brick red with intense, earthy undertones. Because it carries such visual weight and urgency, it works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or alert indicators. Use it sparingly, as large blocks can feel overwhelming. It pairs unexpectedly well with slate blue or cool charcoal grays, which help balance its aggressive, fiery character.
Questions about #ad2a0c
What is #ad2a0c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ad2a0c is rgb(173, 42, 12), in HSL hsl(11, 87%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 93%, 32%.
What colors pair well with the brick red #ad2a0c?
This earthy shade thrives when balanced by cool, muted tones that offset its inherent intensity. Try pairing #ad2a0c with a deep slate blue or a soft charcoal to create a grounded, professional contrast for your user interface elements.
Is #ad2a0c suitable for large blocks of background color?
Using #ad2a0c in large quantities often creates visual strain due to its high saturation and aggressive, fiery character. Instead, reserve this shade for critical interface highlights like call-to-action buttons or specific alert indicators where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #ad2a0c readable on white or black?
#ad2a0c has a 6.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.11:1 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.