Megido Red
Intense maroon with dark atmospheric weight
Megido Red is an intense, saturated maroon with a dark, moody undertone. This shade carries a sense of weight and danger, making it an excellent choice for accent buttons or warning elements in user interfaces. Because white text creates a strong 8.3:1 contrast ratio, it remains highly legible against this backdrop. The hex code for Megido Red is #a10000.
About Megido Red
The last ember under a banked fire
What does megido red mean?
Deep reds like this one often signal richness and formality, and they commonly appear in wine labels, seals, and dining rooms. Its very low lightness makes it heavy and still, while the strong red keeps a mellow warmth instead of going gray.
Where you see megido red
- red wine
- brick
- dried chiles
- kidney beans
- blood orange peel
- oxblood leather
What it works for
This color works well for leather goods, restaurant menus, dark packaging, and accent walls that need weight without glare.
What colors go with megido red?
Cream #fffdd0Cream lifts the darkness and keeps the red's warmth from feeling oppressive.Sage #9caf88Sage's gray-green cools the red down and makes an earthy, balanced pair.Mustard #ffdb58Mustard shares the warm undertone and adds a brighter point of contrast.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal deepens the mood and lets the red read as the accent.Dusty Rose #b56f76Dusty rose softens the weight and gives the pair a worn, faded feel.Walnut Brown #4c0400Walnut brown stays in the same dark warmth and reads as sturdy and traditional.
Questions about Megido Red
What is the hex code for Megido Red?
Megido Red is #a10000. In RGB that is rgb(161, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 37%.
What makes #a10000 effective for user interface design?
Megido Red functions as a high-visibility warning color because it provides a strong 8.3:1 contrast ratio against white text. This makes it an ideal choice for UI elements that require immediate user attention without sacrificing readability.
Is Megido Red readable on white or black?
Megido Red has a 8.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.