#A50500 Hex Color
An intense and saturated deep red
This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or high-impact accents. Avoid using it as a large background, as its heavy saturation can overwhelm the eye. Instead, use #a50500 sparingly to drive user focus. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or soft grays to ground its aggression. White text remains highly readable over this bold hex code.
Questions about #a50500
What is #a50500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a50500 is rgb(165, 5, 0), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 100%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a50500?
#a50500 works best when balanced by cooling, neutral tones that prevent it from feeling overwhelming. Pair this aggressive red with muted teal for a sophisticated contrast, or use soft slate gray to ground the saturation and maintain professional readability.
Is #a50500 suitable for large-scale web backgrounds?
It is generally not recommended to use #a50500 as a large background color because its intense saturation can quickly strain the eyes. Reserve this bold shade for buttons, icons, or text highlights to maximize user focus without creating visual clutter.
Is #a50500 readable on white or black?
#a50500 has a 8.01:1 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.