#A80701 Hex Color
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A saturated, dark red, #a80701 carries an authoritative character suited for high-stakes design. Because it holds significant visual weight, use this shade as a striking accent rather than a full background. White text remains legible against this hex code, offering a 7.8:1 contrast ratio. It performs best in layouts that demand immediate user attention, such as status alerts or prominent call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #a80701
What is #a80701 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80701 is rgb(168, 7, 1), in HSL hsl(2, 99%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 99%, 34%.
Where should I use #a80701 in a UI design?
#a80701 is highly authoritative and carries significant visual weight, making it ideal for elements that require immediate user focus like error states or primary buttons. Avoid using it as a large background color, as it can quickly become overwhelming for users.
Is #a80701 readable on white or black?
#a80701 has a 7.78:1 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.