#A4244C Hex Color
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A dark, saturated red with berry-purple undertones, #a4244c feels bold, urgent, and dramatic. Use this strong shade as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, romance, or moody layouts. White text stays highly legible against it, with about a 7.2:1 contrast ratio. The hex code #a4244c also suits rich backgrounds and large type.
Questions about #a4244c
What is #a4244c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a4244c is rgb(164, 36, 76), in HSL hsl(341, 64%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 54%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #a4244c?
#a4244c pairs well with white, charcoal, blush pink, and muted sage, which balance its saturated berry-red character without competing for attention while keeping palettes grounded and readable across interfaces, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Is #a4244c a warm or cool red?
#a4244c reads as a cool-leaning red because its hue sits near magenta, giving the shade berry-purple undertones rather than an orange or coral cast in typical screen and lighting conditions.
Is #a4244c readable on white or black?
#a4244c has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.