#A71930 Hex Color
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#a71930 is a saturated, authoritative red with significant depth. It commands attention without being neon, making it an excellent choice for bold accents or high-stakes calls to action. Because it carries such heavy intensity, use it sparingly as a highlight rather than a full background. It pairs cleanly with white text, offering high contrast that remains readable and sharp.
Questions about #a71930
What is #a71930 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a71930 is rgb(167, 25, 48), in HSL hsl(350, 74%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 71%, 35%.
What colors pair best with #a71930?
This bold red looks best alongside high-contrast neutrals like crisp whites or a deep charcoal. Because #a71930 is so intense, using it sparingly against a clean background prevents it from overpowering your overall design layout.
Is #a71930 suitable for text on a web page?
Using #a71930 as a primary text color usually fails accessibility standards due to insufficient contrast against most backgrounds. Reserve this vibrant red for buttons, primary calls to action, or highlight elements to ensure your interface remains readable.
Is #a71930 readable on white or black?
#a71930 has a 7.43:1 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.