#A02E4F Hex Color
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The hex code #a02e4f is a dark, saturated red-pink with warm berry and wine undertones. Its strong saturation brings passion and urgency, while its low lightness keeps the mood serious and refined. Use it as a call-to-action accent or branding detail with cream, charcoal, or blush. White text has about 7:1 contrast.
Questions about #a02e4f
What is #a02e4f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a02e4f is rgb(160, 46, 79), in HSL hsl(343, 55%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 51%, 37%.
Which colors pair well with #a02e4f?
Cream, charcoal, blush, and soft neutral tones pair well with #a02e4f, balancing its saturated berry-wine depth without competing with its warm red-pink character in branding, interfaces, and editorial design projects. Use cream for softer layouts, charcoal for contrast, and blush for a coordinated palette.
Does #a02e4f read as warm or cool?
The red base and berry-wine undertones make #a02e4f read as a warm color, while its dark value adds a serious, polished feel rather than a bright, playful one in visual applications. That balance suits expressive branding, editorial accents, and focused calls to action.
Is #a02e4f readable on white or black?
#a02e4f has a 7.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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.