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Burnt Terracotta (#A34832)

Luminance: 13% · Nearest standard name: Burnt Terracotta

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BURNT TERRACOTTA
#A34832
rgb(163, 72, 50) · hsl(12°, 53%, 42%)
HEX#A34832
RGB163, 72, 50
HSL12°, 53%, 42%
HSV / HSB12°, 69%, 64%
CMYK (Print)0%, 56%, 69%, 36%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#A34832#328DA4

Analogous

#A43254#A34832#A48232

Triadic

#A34832#32A449#4932A4

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)5.95:1

Sample text rendered with #A34832 on white

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS
Against Dark (#0F172A)3.00:1

Sample text rendered with #A34832 on dark

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Burnt Terracotta (#A34832)

Burnt Terracotta (#A34832) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 13% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#A34832
RGB Space163, 72, 50
HSL Values12°, 53%, 42%
HSV / HSB12°, 69%, 64%
CMYK Ink0%, 56%, 69%, 36%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Burnt Terracotta

Geometric intervals calculated from #A34832 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#328DA4

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Burnt Terracotta with its polar opposite (#328DA4) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#A43254 · #A48232

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Burnt Terracotta for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#32A482 · #3254A4

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Burnt Terracotta, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#32A449 · #4932A4

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#54A432 · #328DA4 · #8232A4

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Burnt Terracotta

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 53% and lightness of 42%, Burnt Terracotta (#A34832) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Burnt Terracotta with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Burnt Terracotta

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-a34832: #A34832;
  --color-a34832-rgb: 163, 72, 50;
  --color-a34832-hsl: 12deg 53% 42%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'a34832': '#A34832',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnt Terracotta (#A34832)

Authoritative answers covering Burnt Terracotta color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Burnt Terracotta (#A34832)?
Burnt Terracotta is defined by the HEX code #A34832. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:163, G:72, B:50. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:12°, Saturation:53%, Lightness:42%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 12°, 69%, 64%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:56%, Y:69%, K:36%.
Does Burnt Terracotta (#A34832) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Burnt Terracotta achieves a contrast ratio of 5.95:1 (Passing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Passing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 3.00:1 (Failing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Burnt Terracotta (#A34832)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #A34832 is #328DA4. When placed side-by-side, #A34832 and #328DA4 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Burnt Terracotta in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 53% and lightness of 42%, Burnt Terracotta (#A34832) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Burnt Terracotta into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Burnt Terracotta in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #A34832; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Burnt Terracotta using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Burnt Terracotta (#A34832) belong to?
Burnt Terracotta belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.