#A80637 Hex Color
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This saturated, carmine red carries heavy intensity and a moody, dark character. Because of its commanding presence, the hex code #a80637 works best as a sharp accent rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or cool greys, which help balance its natural heat. Use white text for high contrast when placing small type over this shade.
Questions about #a80637
What is #a80637 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80637 is rgb(168, 6, 55), in HSL hsl(342, 93%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 67%, 34%.
How do I balance the intensity of #a80637 in a design?
Pair #a80637 with muted teals or cool grays to soften its aggressive heat and create a balanced visual experience. Using these cooler, desaturated tones prevents the color from overpowering your layout while maintaining its sophisticated, moody, and dark character.
Is #a80637 a good choice for text or backgrounds?
Avoid using #a80637 for body text or large backgrounds as its darkness and saturation can strain the eyes. It works effectively as a sharp accent for call-to-action buttons or headers when paired with white text to ensure high contrast and readability.
Is #a80637 readable on white or black?
#a80637 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.