#A51E2C Hex Color
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With its dark value and strong saturation, #a51e2c is a warm brick red with subtle terracotta undertones. The hex code #a51e2c brings urgency and grounded warmth to branding, calls to action, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or supporting tone, where white text remains highly legible at about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a51e2c
What is #a51e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a51e2c is rgb(165, 30, 44), in HSL hsl(354, 69%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 73%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a51e2c?
Does #a51e2c read as a warm or cool red?
#a51e2c reads as a warm red because its dark, saturated base leans toward brick and terracotta rather than blue or purple, giving it grounded energy that suits urgent accents, confident branding, and autumn-inspired layouts.
Is #a51e2c readable on white or black?
#a51e2c has a 7.44:1 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.