#A1122A Hex Color

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#a1122a is a dark, saturated red with warm undertones and a lush, wine-like depth. Its strong intensity brings urgency, passion, and seriousness to a palette. Use this hex code for calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, or small accents. White text reaches about 8.0:1 contrast, making it suitable behind accessible body text.

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What is #a1122a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #a1122a is rgb(161, 18, 42), in HSL hsl(350, 80%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 89%, 74%, 37%.

What colors pair well with #a1122a?

#a1122a pairs well with charcoal for a restrained, high-contrast palette, while muted sage or warm cream softens its intensity and supports the shade's dark, saturated base in backgrounds and supporting surfaces. Reserve the red for accents, headlines, or key controls.

Is #a1122a readable on white or black?

#a1122a has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.

#A1122A Hex Color

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