Brown#A52A2A

Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #A52A2A. This medium shade of Redis widely used in modern design.

HEX#A52A2A
RGB165, 42, 42
HSL0°, 59%, 41%
CMYK0,75,75,35

Color Analysis & Expert Insights

"Brown (#A52A2A) – earthy stability & warmth. Coffee, wood, outdoor & natural trustworthy palettes."

Color #A52A2A is mathematically represented by 165 red, 42 green, and 42 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 0 degrees, 59% saturation, and 41% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "Brown" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.

Psychology and Visual Impact

Depending on the vibrant 0 hue, this color belongs to the Red spectrum.Warm colors like this often represent passion, energy, and excitement. They are excellent for attention-grabbing elements like Call-to-Action buttons.

Design & Accessibility Best Practices

When using #A52A2A in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 7.08:1, which is rated AAA (Enhanced). Against black, the ratio is 2.96:1, rated Fail.

Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.

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