#A30000 Hex Color
A serious, deep, and grounded red
This dark, muted red carries a heavy, serious mood. Because of its low lightness and intense saturation, #a30000 works best as a primary accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool grays or off-whites to balance its inherent warmth. Accessibility is straightforward, as white text remains highly legible against this deep shade, ensuring clear contrast for your designs.
Questions about #a30000
What is #a30000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a30000 is rgb(163, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 36%.
How should I use #a30000 in a design layout?
#a30000 works best as an accent color for buttons, calls to action, or borders rather than a background. Because of its deep intensity, it commands attention without overwhelming the viewer when used sparingly alongside lighter, neutral tones.
What colors pair well with #a30000?
This deep red pairs exceptionally well with cool-toned neutrals like cool gray or soft off-whites to balance its inherent warmth. For more dynamic palettes, it creates strong contrast against soft teals or muted blues, which help soften the visual weight.
Is #a30000 readable on white or black?
#a30000 has a 8.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.