#A80707 Hex Color
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#a80707 is a dark crimson, saturated and heavy with heat. Its low lightness gives it real weight, so it works best as a small accent or call to action rather than a full background. White text on top hits about 7.8:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare. Pair it with warm golds or deep teals to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #a80707
What is #a80707 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a80707 is rgb(168, 7, 7), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a80707?
Warm gold, cream, and deep teal all flatter #a80707. Its darkness lets lighter warm tones pop without competing for attention, while teal adds a cool counterweight.
Is #a80707 readable on white or black?
#a80707 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.