#A0291F Hex Color
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This brick red is a saturated, earthy tone with heavy terracotta undertones. It projects intensity and grounded confidence, making it a powerful choice for call-to-action buttons or accent elements. Because of its dark, moody character, it functions best as a 10 percent accent rather than a full page background. The hex code for this color is #a0291f, which offers excellent readability against white text.
Questions about #a0291f
What is #a0291f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a0291f is rgb(160, 41, 31), in HSL hsl(5, 68%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 81%, 37%.
How should I use #a0291f in UI design?
#a0291f works best as a 10 percent accent rather than a primary background color because of its dark, moody nature. Its intense, earthy quality is perfect for call-to-action buttons or small UI elements where you need to draw focused attention.
Which colors pair well with #a0291f?
Is #a0291f readable on white or black?
#a0291f has a 7.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.83:1 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.