#A4012C Hex Color
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A dark, highly saturated red with warm crimson undertones, #a4012c brings urgency and intensity without looking orange. It works best as a small accent for calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and emergency messaging rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly against it, and the hex code pairs well with charcoal or muted blush.
Questions about #a4012c
What is #a4012c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4012c is rgb(164, 1, 44), in HSL hsl(344, 99%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 73%, 36%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a4012c?
#a4012c pairs well with charcoal, muted blush, cream, and white, which either ground its saturated crimson or create a clean contrast; darker neutrals add structure, while pale pink tones make the palette feel softer and less severe.
Why does #a4012c look warm?
#a4012c reads as warm because its deep red hue carries crimson, magenta-leaning undertones rather than a blue-based red, and its high saturation gives the shade an urgent, forceful presence suited to focused accents rather than calm, full-page backgrounds.
Is #a4012c readable on white or black?
#a4012c has a 8.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.