#A62121 Hex Color
A saturated, grounding brick red shade
#a62121 is a saturated brick red with strong warmth. It feels urgent and grounded, which makes it effective for call-to-action buttons or small design accents. Because of its dark intensity, white text reads clearly against this shade. Avoid using it as a large background to keep your layout from feeling heavy. The hex code for this powerful red is #a62121.
Questions about #a62121
What is #a62121 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a62121 is rgb(166, 33, 33), in HSL hsl(0, 67%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 80%, 35%.
How should I use #a62121 effectively in a user interface?
Because #a62121 is highly saturated and dark, it functions best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or notifications rather than as a background. Keep the surrounding space neutral so the color draws the eye without overwhelming the layout.
What colors pair well with #a62121 for a balanced design?
Is #a62121 readable on white or black?
#a62121 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.