#A61D29 Hex Color
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A dark, saturated red with a crimson lean, #a61d29 feels bold without being bright. It reads richest as a large block of color or accent in a 10% dose, and looks sharper against warm cream or deep navy than against plain white. White text sits comfortably on top at about 7.4:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA even for small type.
Questions about #a61d29
What is #a61d29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a61d29 is rgb(166, 29, 41), in HSL hsl(355, 70%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 75%, 35%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a61d29?
This dark crimson pairs well with warm cream, mustard gold, and deep navy. The cream softens its intensity, while navy brings out its richness. Avoid pairing it with orange, which muddies the hue.
Does #a61d29 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, since its base hue is red, but the low lightness keeps it from feeling loud. The mood lands closer to a serious burgundy than a bright scarlet.
Is #a61d29 readable on white or black?
#a61d29 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.