#A0172C Hex Color
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The hex code #a0172c is a dark, saturated red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its strong, grounded character brings urgency and confidence to branding, calls to action, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside cream, charcoal, or dusty pink. White text remains highly readable, making it suitable for compact UI elements.
Questions about #a0172c
What is #a0172c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0172c is rgb(160, 23, 44), in HSL hsl(351, 75%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 72%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0172c?
The #a0172c hex color pairs well with cream, charcoal, dusty pink, and muted gold, which soften its saturated warmth without competing with its brick-red character. Use cream for a warm background and charcoal for a restrained, editorial look.
Is #a0172c warm or cool?
#a0172c reads as a warm, saturated red because its red base is softened by brick and terracotta undertones, giving layouts a grounded, urgent, and confident mood rather than a bright, playful feel.
Is #a0172c readable on white or black?
#a0172c has a 7.91:1 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.