#A51401 Hex Color
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This intense, dark red commands immediate attention. Because #a51401 is saturated and carries significant weight, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted charcoal grays for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. White text remains perfectly readable against it, making the hex code #a51401 a strong choice for urgent calls to action or alert buttons in professional interfaces.
Questions about #a51401
What is #a51401 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51401 is rgb(165, 20, 1), in HSL hsl(7, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 99%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a51401?
This intense red creates a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic when paired with muted charcoal or soft neutral grays. These darker, desaturated tones ground the vibrancy of the red, preventing it from overwhelming the rest of your interface design.
Is #a51401 readable on white or black?
#a51401 has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.