#A4003A Hex Color
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#a4003a is a powerful, saturated crimson that commands immediate attention. Because of its intensity, it works best as a punchy accent or CTA button rather than a primary background color. Designers often pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to temper its aggression. The hex code is #a4003a, which maintains a strong 8.0:1 contrast ratio against white text for excellent readability.
Questions about #a4003a
What is #a4003a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4003a is rgb(164, 0, 58), in HSL hsl(339, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 65%, 36%.
What is the best way to use #a4003a in a design layout?
Use #a4003a sparingly as a high-impact accent or primary call-to-action button rather than a background. Its extreme intensity demands significant white space, so pair it with soft, muted neutrals or warm off-whites to balance its aggressive, punchy presence.
Is #a4003a readable on white or black?
#a4003a 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.