#A11010 Hex Color
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#a11010 is a commanding, saturated red that demands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it serves best as a purposeful accent or call to action rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably on this dark, warm shade, maintaining high readability. Try pairing it with cool greys or muted teals to balance the heat. The hex code for this color is #a11010.
Questions about #a11010
What is #a11010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a11010 is rgb(161, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a11010?
Because #a11010 is an intense, warm red, it balances perfectly when grounded by neutral tones like cool grey or charcoal. If you want more contrast, try pairing it with muted teal to neutralize the heat and create a sophisticated, modern professional look.
Is #a11010 suitable for UI design text?
Avoid using #a11010 for body text as its high saturation can cause eye strain. However, it is excellent for call-to-action buttons or status indicators, provided you maintain high contrast against a neutral background to ensure it remains legible for all users.
Is #a11010 readable on white or black?
#a11010 has a 8.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.