#A80011 Hex Color
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#a80011 is a bold, high-intensity red that commands immediate attention. Its saturated tone makes it an ideal accent color for call-to-action buttons or urgent alerts. While it can overwhelm larger backgrounds, it pairs exceptionally well with cool charcoal grays. White text provides excellent legibility against this deep shade, as it meets high contrast standards for accessibility.
Questions about #a80011
What is #a80011 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80011 is rgb(168, 0, 17), in HSL hsl(354, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 90%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a80011?
Deep reds like #a80011 look best alongside neutral tones that ground their intensity, such as a crisp charcoal or a clean, stark white. Using these muted backgrounds helps the red stand out without vibrating or clashing visually on the screen.
Is #a80011 readable on white or black?
#a80011 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.