#A50026 Hex Color
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This saturated crimson is intense and demands immediate attention. Hex code #a50026 functions best as a sharp accent rather than a full background, where it can feel overwhelming. It maintains excellent readability with white text, providing an 8.0:1 contrast ratio. Use it for high-impact calls to action or sports branding, and consider pairing it with neutral charcoal to ground its aggressive energy.
Questions about #a50026
What is #a50026 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a50026 is rgb(165, 0, 38), in HSL hsl(346, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 77%, 35%.
How can I effectively use #a50026 in my UI design?
Use #a50026 as a deliberate, high-impact accent color rather than a background element. It works best for primary buttons or alert states where you need to draw the eye, especially when paired with charcoal to soften the aggressive energy.
Is #a50026 readable on white or black?
#a50026 has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.