#A80112 Hex Color
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#a80112 is a bold, saturated red with intense depth. Because it commands immediate attention, it functions best as a high-impact accent or CTA button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or warm greys, which help anchor its natural aggression. The hex code for this powerful shade is #a80112, and it remains readable with white text.
Questions about #a80112
What is #a80112 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80112 is rgb(168, 1, 18), in HSL hsl(354, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 89%, 34%.
How should I use #a80112 effectively in a design?
Use #a80112 as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It draws immediate attention to key call-to-action buttons, especially when placed against a clean, neutral interface or deep charcoal text for balance.
Which colors provide the best balance for #a80112?
This bold red benefits from being anchored by neutral, cool-toned companions. Pairing #a80112 with deep charcoal or soft, warm greys helps tone down its natural aggression, creating a sophisticated and readable contrast that feels intentional rather than chaotic.
Is #a80112 readable on white or black?
#a80112 has a 7.84:1 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.