#A51D36 Hex Color
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Dark and saturated, #a51d36 is a warm red with brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong, slightly moody presence suits calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent beside warm cream or navy. The hex code #a51d36 supports clear white text with about 7.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #a51d36
What is #a51d36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51d36 is rgb(165, 29, 54), in HSL hsl(349, 70%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 67%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a51d36?
#a51d36 pairs well with warm cream for softer contrast, navy for a deeper scheme, and muted terracotta for an earthy palette that keeps its brick undertones visible without overwhelming the layout.
What mood does #a51d36 convey, and where does it work?
#a51d36 conveys a bold, grounded, slightly moody mood, with saturated red energy softened by warm brick and terracotta undertones, making it suitable for expressive accents, autumn-focused visual systems, and packaging.
Is #a51d36 readable on white or black?
#a51d36 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.