#A8061E Hex Color
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#a8061e is a powerful, saturated red with intense depth. Because this shade commands immediate attention, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full-page background. Pair it with soft, muted grays to ground its aggression, or use it for high-contrast calls to action. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it suitable for clear, urgent messaging in UI design.
Questions about #a8061e
What is #a8061e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8061e is rgb(168, 6, 30), in HSL hsl(351, 93%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 82%, 34%.
How can I effectively use #a8061e in UI design?
Reserve #a8061e for high-contrast calls to action or urgent notifications rather than large backgrounds. Its intense saturation naturally draws the eye, making it effective when paired with charcoal or soft neutral grays to maintain readability and visual balance.
Which color combinations work best with #a8061e?
Is #a8061e readable on white or black?
#a8061e has a 7.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.