#A51C0D Hex Color
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#a51c0d is a saturated, dark red with warm, slightly earthy undertones. Its strong chroma brings urgency and passion, while its low lightness adds seriousness and depth. This hex code works best as a call-to-action, small accent, or bold type color, paired with cream, charcoal, or muted teal. White text reaches about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #a51c0d
What is #a51c0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51c0d is rgb(165, 28, 13), in HSL hsl(6, 85%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 92%, 35%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a51c0d?
#a51c0d pairs well with soft cream, charcoal, and muted teal because these colors balance its warm saturation while preserving its bold presence in branding, editorial layouts, product packaging, and interface accents without making the palette feel flat or overly festive.
Is #a51c0d readable on white or black?
#a51c0d has a 7.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.77:1 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.