#A60321 Hex Color
An intense and high-energy crimson red
#a60321 is an intense, saturated red that demands attention. Because it is so dominant, use it sparingly as an accent color for calls to action or alert indicators rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with cool grays or charcoal to temper its aggressive energy. The hex code for this powerful red is #a60321, which provides high readability when paired with white text.
Questions about #a60321
What is #a60321 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a60321 is rgb(166, 3, 33), in HSL hsl(349, 96%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 80%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a60321?
#a60321 works best when balanced by neutral, desaturated tones that anchor its high-energy vibrancy. Pair it with charcoal or slate grays for a professional look, or use crisp white to maximize contrast and maintain high readability for text.
Is #a60321 suitable for large background areas?
It is generally better to use #a60321 sparingly as an accent rather than a full background. Its intense saturation can become overwhelming in large doses, making it far more effective for high-priority calls to action, alert indicators, or critical UI elements.
Is #a60321 readable on white or black?
#a60321 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.