#A01632 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated brick red brings urgency and boldness to a design. Because of its dark depth, #a01632 functions best as a striking accent color or for impactful calls to action rather than large background areas. White text offers excellent 7.9:1 contrast against this shade. Pair it with soft, muted grays to keep the overall composition from feeling too aggressive or cluttered.
Questions about #a01632
What is #a01632 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a01632 is rgb(160, 22, 50), in HSL hsl(348, 76%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 69%, 37%.
How should I use #a01632 in a user interface?
#a01632 serves as a powerful call-to-action color, demanding immediate attention due to its high saturation. Use it sparingly for primary buttons or alert icons, ensuring you provide ample white or soft gray space to prevent visual fatigue.
What colors pair well with #a01632?
This brick red pairs beautifully with cool slate or muted sage to balance its natural warmth. These neutral, cooler tones ground the intensity of #a01632, keeping your design layout feeling professional and preventing the red from dominating the entire composition.
Is #a01632 readable on white or black?
#a01632 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.