#A61414 Hex Color
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#a61414 is a deep, intense red that commands immediate attention. This heavy saturation makes it perfect for high-impact call to action buttons or critical error states. Because of its dark tone, use it sparingly as an accent rather than a full page background. White text offers the best contrast against this shade for optimal readability. The hex code is #a61414.
Questions about #a61414
What is #a61414 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a61414 is rgb(166, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 78%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 88%, 35%.
What makes #a61414 effective for UI design?
This shade works as a high-visibility accent because its deep, saturated intensity pulls the eye immediately. It serves best as a functional signal color for critical alerts or prominent buttons where you need to communicate urgency without overwhelming the surrounding page layout.
Is #a61414 readable on white or black?
#a61414 has a 7.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.73:1 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.