#A00620 Hex Color
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Deep and dim, #a00620 is a maroon that leans toward black with a muted wine warmth. It reads serious and a bit moody, which suits wine branding and autumn layouts better than bright interfaces. As a dominant base it flatters cream, blush, and soft gold accents. White text scores about 8.3:1 contrast against the hex code, clearing WCAG AA for body copy with room to spare.
Questions about #a00620
What is #a00620 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a00620 is rgb(160, 6, 32), in HSL hsl(350, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 80%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a00620?
Cream and soft gold keep #a00620 rich, while blush tones soften its severity. Bright primaries tend to wash it out, so muted or warm neutrals are safer companions.
Is #a00620 readable on white or black?
#a00620 has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.