#A0270C Hex Color
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Dark brick red with a warm, earthy burn. #a0270c carries enough depth to hold white text at about 7.5:1 contrast, so it works behind body copy and not just headlines. It shines as an accent or button color; at full-page scale it can feel heavy. Cream, deep teal, and aged brass bring out its richness.
Questions about #a0270c
What is #a0270c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0270c is rgb(160, 39, 12), in HSL hsl(11, 86%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 93%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a0270c?
Cream, warm sand, and aged brass soften its intensity, while deep teal creates a strong complementary contrast. Avoid pairing it with bright orange, which muddies its brick undertones.
Is #a0270c readable on white or black?
#a0270c has a 7.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.