#A22139 Hex Color
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#a22139 is a saturated brick red that commands attention without feeling neon or artificial. This warm, grounded tone works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal grays or soft cream tones. The hex code for this powerful, rustic shade is #a22139.
Questions about #a22139
What is #a22139 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22139 is rgb(162, 33, 57), in HSL hsl(349, 66%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 65%, 36%.
When should I use #a22139 in a design layout?
Use #a22139 as a bold accent color rather than a primary background because its high saturation can overwhelm viewers. It functions effectively for call-to-action buttons or graphic highlights when paired with neutral charcoal or soft cream tones.
Does #a22139 function well as a text color?
The color #a22139 is generally too dark and saturated to serve as body text, but it works surprisingly well for large, impactful headings. Always test your contrast against light backgrounds, as it may struggle to maintain accessibility compliance at smaller font sizes.
Is #a22139 readable on white or black?
#a22139 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.