#A8002B Hex Color
An authoritative red with serious intensity
#a8002b is a saturated, authoritative red that carries a heavy, serious weight. Because of its intensity, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to keep the palette from becoming overwhelming. White text is highly readable against this hex code, making it a functional choice for impactful call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a8002b
What is #a8002b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8002b is rgb(168, 0, 43), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 74%, 34%.
What is the best way to use #a8002b in a design layout?
Because #a8002b is so saturated and heavy, it functions best as a focused accent rather than a primary background. Use it for high-impact call-to-action buttons or small visual elements against soft, neutral backgrounds like cream to prevent it from overwhelming your interface.
Is #a8002b readable on white or black?
#a8002b has a 7.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.