#A4201F Hex Color
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#a4201f is a dark, saturated warm red with earthy brown and terracotta undertones. Its strong depth brings urgency, passion, and grounded energy to branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a bold accent or call-to-action color rather than a full background. White text reads clearly over this shade. The hex code is #a4201f.
Questions about #a4201f
What is #a4201f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4201f is rgb(164, 32, 31), in HSL hsl(0, 68%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 81%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4201f?
Cream, charcoal, muted olive, and muted teal pair well with #a4201f, balancing its saturated warmth with lighter neutrals and cooler contrast; use cream for softer layouts and teal for a more energetic complementary feel.
Does #a4201f read as a warm or cool color?
#a4201f reads as a warm red because its deep red base leans toward earthy brown and terracotta rather than blue or purple, giving the shade grounded, urgent energy suited to autumn palettes, food-related design, and bold accents.
Is #a4201f readable on white or black?
#a4201f has a 7.48:1 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.