#A0100B Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #a0100b is a saturated reddish maroon with a serious presence. Its low lightness creates a moody, traditional feel, while vivid red undertones add urgency and energy. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in luxury, sports, food, and autumn branding. White text has about 8.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #a0100b.
Questions about #a0100b
What is #a0100b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0100b is rgb(160, 16, 11), in HSL hsl(2, 87%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 93%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0100b?
#a0100b pairs well with cream and charcoal neutrals, while muted sage softens its saturated red; metallic gold adds a richer accent for luxury, food, or autumn-inspired palettes without losing the color’s serious character.
Is #a0100b a warm or cool color?
#a0100b reads as a warm color because its saturated red base carries strong red undertones, little blue influence, and low-lightness depth that reinforce its traditional, grounded visual character and presence. Its vivid red keeps it energetic rather than dull.
Where does #a0100b work best in design?
Use #a0100b as a supporting tone or bold accent in luxury, sports, food, and autumn branding, where its dark maroon base adds seriousness and its vivid red brings urgency without overwhelming the full palette.
Is #a0100b readable on white or black?
#a0100b 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.