#A51909 Hex Color
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This saturated, deep red carries significant intensity and commands immediate attention. Because of its bold weight, #a51909 functions best as a high-impact accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or warm grays to soften its aggressive nature. White text reads perfectly on top of this hex code, making it an effective choice for clear, readable calls to action.
Questions about #a51909
What is #a51909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51909 is rgb(165, 25, 9), in HSL hsl(6, 90%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 95%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a51909?
#a51909 is a bold, aggressive red that benefits from balancing with neutral tones to reduce visual intensity. It works exceptionally well when paired with muted teal for a strong contrast or warm gray to ground the palette and soften the overall look.
Is #a51909 suitable for background or text usage?
Due to its high saturation and dark value, #a51909 should be reserved for high-impact accents or buttons rather than large background areas. Use white text or a very light off-white shade to ensure maximum readability and accessibility against this intense backdrop.
Is #a51909 readable on white or black?
#a51909 has a 7.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.