#A02A19 Hex Color
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This saturated, brick-red hue commands attention with its intense, earthy warmth. Because of its dark, heavy character, #a02a19 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a large-scale background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or warm charcoal grays. White text remains perfectly legible over this shade, ensuring it works effectively for bold buttons or critical call-to-action elements.
Questions about #a02a19
What is #a02a19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02a19 is rgb(160, 42, 25), in HSL hsl(8, 73%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 84%, 37%.
How should I use #a02a19 in my design layouts?
Use #a02a19 primarily as an accent color rather than a primary background because its dark, heavy weight can quickly overwhelm a viewer. It serves best when drawing the eye to call-to-action buttons or specific focal points on a page.
What color combinations work best with #a02a19?
Is #a02a19 readable on white or black?
#a02a19 has a 7.39:1 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.