#A60606 Hex Color
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#a60606 is an intense, saturated red that carries weight and seriousness. Because it is quite dark, it functions best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. This bold shade pairs effectively with cream or warm grays to soften its aggressive nature. White text remains perfectly legible against this strong, moody hex code.
Questions about #a60606
What is #a60606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a60606 is rgb(166, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 93%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a60606 in a design palette?
Is #a60606 a good choice for text or background elements?
Avoid using #a60606 as a large background block, as its high saturation can quickly fatigue the eye. However, it serves as a powerful color for buttons, alerts, or icon highlights, especially when paired with white text to ensure maximum accessibility and clarity.
Is #a60606 readable on white or black?
#a60606 has a 7.92:1 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.