#A22230 Hex Color
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Reach for #a22230 when a design calls for a red with weight. This brick red is dark and fairly saturated, reading warm and grounded rather than loud. It works best as an accent or call to action, and it flatters cream and warm gray tones. The hex code #a22230 also gives white text about 7.5:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #a22230
What is #a22230 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22230 is rgb(162, 34, 48), in HSL hsl(353, 65%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 70%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a22230?
Cream, warm gray, and muted gold all flatter #a22230 and keep its warmth in play. Navy also works, deepening the red without competing for attention.
Is #a22230 readable on white or black?
#a22230 has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.