#A30B43 Hex Color
Intense crimson with a commanding presence
#a30b43 is a deep, saturated crimson that commands immediate attention. This intense red works best as a sharp accent rather than a full page background. Because the hue is quite dark, white text offers excellent readability against this shade. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to balance its aggressive personality. The hex code for this lush red is #a30b43.
Questions about #a30b43
What is #a30b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a30b43 is rgb(163, 11, 67), in HSL hsl(338, 87%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 59%, 36%.
How do I best use #a30b43 in a design?
Use #a30b43 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your viewer. It creates striking contrast against cream or light neutrals, making it an excellent choice for call-to-action buttons or bold headers.
Is #a30b43 readable on white or black?
#a30b43 has a 7.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.