Red-brown

#A52A2A

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What Color is Red-brown

Red-brown (#A52A2A) is a warm red color associated with the autumn season. Its complementary color is #5AD5D5.

What color is opposite Red-brown?

The opposite color to Red-brown is Aquamarine Blue (#5ad5d5).

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Additional Information

  • Color Family: Red
  • Temperature: Warm
  • Associated Season: Autumn
  • Complementary Color: #5AD5D5
  • Brightness: 79/255
  • Saturation: 75%

Color Conversions

Hex
#A52A2A
RGB
165, 42, 42
RGB %
65%, 16%, 16%
HSL
0°, 59%, 41%
HSV
0°, 75%, 65%
CMYK
0%, 75%, 75%, 35%
LAB
38, 50, 31
XYZ
16.76, 9.82, 3.2

CSS Snippets

CSS Hex
color: #A52A2A;
CSS RGB
color: rgb(165, 42, 42);
Background
background-color: #A52A2A;
Border
border: 1px solid #A52A2A;
Box Shadow
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #A52A2A40;
Linear Gradient
background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A52A2A 0%, #ffffff 100%);

Colors That Pair Well With Red-brown

Bold Contrast

Pair with Aquamarine Blue for maximum visual impact. Perfect for call-to-action buttons or attention-grabbing designs.

#A52A2A#5ad5d5

Clean & Professional

Combine with white and dark gray for a clean, professional look. Ideal for business websites and corporate branding.

#A52A2A#FFFFFF#1F2937

Harmonious Depth

Use lighter and darker shades for a sophisticated, cohesive design. Great for backgrounds, text, and subtle accents.

#b75555#842222

What Goes With Red-brown?

Explore color palettes containing Red-brown and discover harmonious combinations for your designs.

Accessibility

Contrast with Black and White

Contrast with Black

UI Examples

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WCAG Score: 0

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Contrast with White

UI Examples

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Color Blindness Simulation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Red-brown?
#A52A2A — see all color formats above.
What colors go with Red-brown?
See our recommended pairings with design context, or explore the color harmonies for more options.
Is Red-brown accessible for text?
Check the accessibility section for WCAG contrast ratios against black and white backgrounds.
How do I use Red-brown in CSS?
Copy ready-to-use code from the CSS snippets section, or click any format in Color Conversions to copy.