#A6072A Hex Color
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#a6072a is a dark, highly saturated red with a warm crimson undertone. Its strong chroma creates a bold, urgent mood suited to calls to action, sports graphics, sales campaigns, and dramatic accents. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone rather than a full-page background. This hex code also supports clear white body text at about 7.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #a6072a
What is #a6072a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a6072a is rgb(166, 7, 42), in HSL hsl(347, 92%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 75%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #a6072a?
#a6072a pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage because those quieter tones balance its dark, high saturation without competing for attention, while cream softens it, charcoal grounds it, and sage adds an unexpected natural counterpoint.
Is #a6072a readable on white or black?
#a6072a has a 7.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.68:1 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.