#A60035 Hex Color
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#a60035 is a dark, highly saturated red with a cool berry undertone. Its strong chroma creates urgency and passion, while its low lightness adds weight and seriousness. Use the hex code #a60035 as a small accent for buttons, sale labels, or headlines. White text reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible UI elements.
Questions about #a60035
What is #a60035 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a60035 is rgb(166, 0, 53), in HSL hsl(341, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 68%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a60035?
#a60035 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, charcoal for a restrained look, and soft pink or dusty rose for a gentler palette, while cool neutrals balance its berry undertone and warm gold adds richness without competing with its saturation.
Does #a60035 look warm or cool?
#a60035 reads as a cool red because its strong berry or magenta undertone shifts it away from orange-based reds, while its high saturation feels passionate and urgent and its dark value adds seriousness.
Is #a60035 readable on white or black?
#a60035 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.