#A00407 Hex Color
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#a00407 is a deep, saturated red with a serious, moody character. Because it is dark and intense, it works best as an accent color or in high-contrast branding rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold tones, creating an atmosphere of luxury and traditional strength. White text is highly readable against this shade, ensuring accessibility in formal designs.
Questions about #a00407
What is #a00407 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a00407 is rgb(160, 4, 7), in HSL hsl(359, 95%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 96%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a00407?
#a00407 relies on gold or cream tones to highlight its richness without overwhelming the eye. Pair this deep red with muted gold to evoke luxury, or use soft cream to ensure the text remains legible in formal, high-contrast layouts.
Is #a00407 suitable for web text?
#a00407 is generally too dark for long-form body text, but it works effectively as a bold header color. When used against a crisp white background, it provides excellent readability and creates a strong, authoritative visual hierarchy for your design.
Is #a00407 readable on white or black?
#a00407 has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.