#A11437 Hex Color
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With its dark, saturated red base and berry undertone, #a11437 brings heat, urgency, and depth to visual work. This hex code suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and moody accents. Use it sparingly as a supporting tone, since its intensity can dominate large areas. White text reads clearly on this color at about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a11437
What is #a11437 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a11437 is rgb(161, 20, 55), in HSL hsl(345, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 66%, 37%.
What colors pair well with #a11437?
Does #a11437 work with white text?
Yes, white text has about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio on #a11437, exceeding the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for normal body text and making this dark red suitable for readable buttons, labels, and compact interface content.
Is #a11437 readable on white or black?
#a11437 has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.