#A02428 Hex Color
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This saturated brick red is a dense, warm shade that commands attention. Because of its intensity, #a02428 works best as an accent or a call to action rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate gray, creating a grounded, traditional aesthetic. White text is highly readable against this hex code, ensuring accessibility for fine details.
Questions about #a02428
What is #a02428 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02428 is rgb(160, 36, 40), in HSL hsl(358, 63%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 75%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a02428?
#a02428 pairs exceptionally well with muted gold tones or deep slate gray, which help balance its high intensity. When designing, use it against clean white backgrounds to ensure readability, as this pairing creates a professional, grounded, and traditional aesthetic for web interfaces.
Is #a02428 suitable for large text blocks?
Because of its high saturation and intensity, #a02428 is generally too heavy for large text blocks and can cause eye strain. It functions most effectively as a targeted accent color for buttons, alerts, or specific calls to action that require immediate user focus.
Is #a02428 readable on white or black?
#a02428 has a 7.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.