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#A53B41 color code is #A53B41. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #a53b41.

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#A53B41 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #A53B41 is 0.1151. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.36:1 against white and 3.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#A53B41 on white6.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
#A53B41 on black3.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #A53B416.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #A53B413.30:1AA Large

#A53B41 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #A53B41?+
The hex code for #A53B41 is #A53B41. In RGB it's rgb(165, 59, 65), and in HSL it's hsl(357, 47%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #A53B41?+
#A53B41 in RGB is (165, 59, 65). Written in CSS: rgb(165, 59, 65).
What is the CMYK value of #A53B41?+
#A53B41 converts to CMYK(0%, 64%, 61%, 35%) for print. Hex equivalent is #A53B41.
Is #a53b41 a warm or cool color?+
#A53B41 (#A53B41) 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 #a53b41 belong to?+
#A53B41 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 357°, 47%, 44% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #a53b41 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#A53B41 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.36:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #a53b41?+
The nearest Pantone match for #A53B41 (#A53B41) is 4105 C Red Clay, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #A53B41 in design

Practical guidance for using #a53b41 (#A53B41) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #A53B41 (#A53B41) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #a53b41 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #A53B41 (#A53B41) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#A53B41 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 — #a53b41 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

#A53B41 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.