#A1073F Hex Color
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#a1073f is a dark, highly saturated red with crimson and magenta undertones. Its strong warmth brings urgency, passion, and drama to branding, sales graphics, sports visuals, and calls to action. Use this hex code as a focused accent or bold headline color, while white text remains highly readable at about an 8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a1073f
What is #a1073f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a1073f is rgb(161, 7, 63), in HSL hsl(338, 92%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 61%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a1073f?
#a1073f pairs well with white, warm cream, blush, and deep charcoal, using light neutrals for crisp contrast and muted red-violet tones for a richer, coordinated palette while preserving its dramatic focus.
Does #a1073f look warm or cool?
#a1073f reads as a warm, dramatic red because its crimson base carries more red than blue, while the magenta undertone adds depth and a slightly berry-like edge rather than making it feel orange or earthy.
Is #a1073f readable on white or black?
#a1073f has a 8.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.