#A80038 Hex Color
Commanding crimson with deep visual weight
This saturated crimson commands attention with its intense, authoritative presence. Because it carries significant visual weight, #a80038 functions best as a high-impact accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays or deep teals for a moody, modern aesthetic. The hex code #a80038 provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible, even in smaller UI elements.
Questions about #a80038
What is #a80038 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80038 is rgb(168, 0, 56), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 67%, 34%.
How should I use #a80038 in web design?
Use #a80038 sparingly as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming your layout. It draws attention effectively to call-to-action buttons or alert icons while maintaining strong contrast against neutral backgrounds like charcoal.
What colors complement #a80038?
Deep, muted tones work best to balance the intensity of #a80038 without creating visual clutter. Try pairing this crimson with charcoal or teal for a sophisticated, moody aesthetic that keeps your interface readable and professional.
Is #a80038 readable on white or black?
#a80038 has a 7.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.72:1 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.