#A31D0E Hex Color
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This saturated, deep red carries a sense of urgency and power. Because #a31d0e is so bold, designers often save it for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons. It pairs well with neutral grays or muted creams to ground its intensity. White text reads clearly against this shade, satisfying accessibility requirements for small body text. The hex code for this red is #a31d0e.
Questions about #a31d0e
What is #a31d0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a31d0e is rgb(163, 29, 14), in HSL hsl(6, 84%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 91%, 36%.
What colors best complement the intensity of #a31d0e?
This deep red feels most balanced when paired with neutral gray or soft creams that ground its natural intensity. Using muted tones allows #a31d0e to stand out without overwhelming the layout or causing visual fatigue for your audience.
Is #a31d0e suitable for use as a primary interface color?
Because #a31d0e carries such a strong sense of urgency, it is better suited for specific action buttons or high-impact alerts rather than large backgrounds. Its bold character makes it an ideal tool for directing user attention to critical interaction points.
Is #a31d0e readable on white or black?
#a31d0e has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.