#A10606 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated red carries a serious, intense weight. Because of its darkness, #a10606 works best as a moody accent color rather than a primary background, where it might overwhelm the viewer. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft cream or muted gold tones. The hex code #a10606 offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high readability for both web and print interfaces.
Questions about #a10606
What is #a10606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a10606 is rgb(161, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 37%.
How should I use #a10606 in a web design interface?
Because #a10606 carries significant visual weight, reserve it for call-to-action buttons or small, striking accents rather than large backgrounds. It maintains excellent readability with white text, making it a reliable choice for impactful typography or highlighted interface elements.
What color combinations work best with #a10606?
Is #a10606 readable on white or black?
#a10606 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.