#A00538 Hex Color
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Dark and highly saturated, #a00538 is a warm reddish red with a lush, dramatic character. Its depth suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and moody interfaces. Use it as a focused accent against pale neutrals. White text reads clearly on this shade, with about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #a00538 also works well for bold display type.
Questions about #a00538
What is #a00538 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a00538 is rgb(160, 5, 56), in HSL hsl(340, 94%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 65%, 37%.
Does white text work well on #a00538?
White text on #a00538 delivers about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for readable buttons, headings, and interface accents while meeting WCAG AAA contrast for normal-sized text across digital interfaces.
What colors pair well with #a00538?
Pair #a00538 with warm ivory, soft blush, or charcoal for balanced palettes; pale neutrals calm its saturation, while muted green adds a restrained complementary contrast without competing with its warm red base.
Where does #a00538 work best in a design?
Use #a00538 as a focused accent for calls to action, bold display type, sports branding, food packaging, or moody interfaces, especially when pale neutrals provide space around its dark, highly saturated red.
Is #a00538 readable on white or black?
#a00538 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.