#A30536 Hex Color
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#a30536 is a saturated, intense red that demands attention. Because it is quite dark and vivid, it functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This shade pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to balance its aggressive energy. White text is highly readable here, maintaining a strong contrast ratio for accessibility.
Questions about #a30536
What is #a30536 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a30536 is rgb(163, 5, 54), in HSL hsl(341, 94%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 67%, 36%.
How should I use #a30536 in a website interface?
#a30536 works best as an intentional accent color for buttons or status indicators rather than a background. Because of its saturated intensity, pairing it with cream or warm off-white tones helps soften its aggressive visual energy.
Is #a30536 readable on white or black?
#a30536 has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.