#A01628 Hex Color
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#a01628 is a dark, strongly saturated red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its high intensity brings urgency and confidence to branding, sports graphics, sales panels, and calls to action. Use it as a small accent with bone white or muted olive, since it can feel heavy across large areas. White text remains highly readable on this hex code.
Questions about #a01628
What is #a01628 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a01628 is rgb(160, 22, 40), in HSL hsl(352, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 75%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a01628?
#a01628 pairs well with bone white, muted olive, and charcoal, which soften or ground its saturated warmth; use bone white for crisp contrast, muted olive for an earthy palette, or charcoal for a quieter supporting tone.
Is #a01628 a warm or cool color?
#a01628 reads as a warm red because its dark, saturated base leans toward terracotta and brick rather than blue-red. That warmth gives it a grounded, energetic character, making it effective for confident accents and attention-focused interface elements.
Is #a01628 readable on white or black?
#a01628 has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.