#A22727 Hex Color
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The hex code #a22727 is a saturated, dark red with warm brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong, grounded character brings energy and urgency to calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent, since large areas can feel heavy. White text reads clearly against it, with about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a22727
What is #a22727 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a22727 is rgb(162, 39, 39), in HSL hsl(0, 61%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 76%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a22727?
Does #a22727 work with white text?
White text works well on #a22727, which provides about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio and passes WCAG AA and AAA for normal text; black text has much weaker contrast and is a poor choice for readable body copy.
Where should #a22727 be used in a design?
#a22727 works best as a focused accent in calls to action, sports graphics, food packaging, and autumn palettes, where its saturated warmth adds energy without covering the entire visual field.
Is #a22727 readable on white or black?
#a22727 has a 7.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.