#A31F37 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not a bright scarlet, brick red like #a31f37 runs darker and earthier, with terracotta warmth under the surface. Its strong saturation makes it a dependable accent for calls to action and highlights, though it can feel heavy as a full background. Pair it with navy or sage instead of orange to keep it grounded.
Questions about #a31f37
What is #a31f37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a31f37 is rgb(163, 31, 55), in HSL hsl(349, 68%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 66%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a31f37?
Cream, navy, and sage green all flatter #a31f37 because their muted or pale tones let its dark saturation carry the design. Skip bright orange neighbors, which fight its earthy warmth.
Is #a31f37 readable on white or black?
#a31f37 has a 7.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.