#A00C01 Hex Color
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Dark red with a smoldering, near-maroon depth. #a00c01 is dim and heavy, so it works best as a dominant base or bold accent rather than fine detail. Its low lightness gives it a serious, moody feel that suits wine branding and autumn palettes. White text reads clearly on it, hitting about 8.2:1 contrast, well past AA for body text. Pair it with muted gold or cool slate to keep things balanced.
Questions about #a00c01
What is #a00c01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a00c01 is rgb(160, 12, 1), in HSL hsl(4, 99%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 99%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a00c01?
Muted gold, warm cream, and slate gray all sit comfortably next to this dark red, letting it stay the focal point. It also pairs well with charcoal for a formal, moody palette.
Is #a00c01 readable on white or black?
#a00c01 has a 8.24:1 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.