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#A2575B color code is #A2575B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a2575b.

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#A2575B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A2575B is 0.1525. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 5.18:1 against white and 4.05:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A2575B on white5.18:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A2575B on black4.05:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A2575B5.18:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A2575B4.05:1AA Large

#A2575B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A2575B?+
The hex code for #A2575B is #A2575B. In RGB it's rgb(162, 87, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(357, 30%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #A2575B?+
#A2575B in RGB is (162, 87, 91). Written in CSS: rgb(162, 87, 91).
What is the CMYK value of #A2575B?+
#A2575B converts to CMYK(0%, 46%, 44%, 36%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A2575B.
Is #a2575b a warm or cool color?+
#A2575B (#A2575B) is a warm red — its hue sits at 357° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #a2575b belong to?+
#A2575B belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 357°, 30%, 49% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #a2575b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A2575B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 5.18:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a2575b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A2575B (#A2575B) is 688 C Pantone 688 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A2575B in design

Practical guidance for using #a2575b (#A2575B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A2575B (#A2575B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 5.2:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a2575b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A2575B (#A2575B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#A2575B flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #a2575b can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#A2575B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.