#A31010 Hex Color
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#a31010 is a dark, highly saturated red with warm undertones and a forceful visual presence. Its strong intensity suits calls to action, sports branding, sale graphics, and emergency interfaces, while restrained use prevents heavy layouts. Use it as a 10% accent against charcoal or cream; white text achieves about 8:1 contrast. The hex code is #a31010.
Questions about #a31010
What is #a31010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a31010 is rgb(163, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a31010?
#a31010 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals that soften its saturated red, while muted green-blue complements add contrast without competing with its strong visual weight when used as a restrained accent on larger layouts.
Is #a31010 readable on white or black?
#a31010 has a 7.95:1 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.