#A8100D Hex Color
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Far from a bright fire-engine red, #a8100d is a dark, saturated shade with a smoldering, brick-like weight. The hex code reads serious and intense, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. White text on it hits about 7.7:1 contrast, clearing AA for small type. It looks richer next to muted brass or deep navy than beside plain white.
Questions about #a8100d
What is #a8100d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8100d is rgb(168, 16, 13), in HSL hsl(1, 86%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 92%, 34%.
What text color works best on #a8100d?
White text works best on #a8100d, with a contrast ratio of about 7.7 to 1. That clears WCAG AA for body text, so the color holds up behind small type.
What colors pair well with #a8100d?
#a8100d pairs well with charcoal, muted brass, and soft cream. Its darkness and saturation let pale neutrals sit next to it without competing for attention.
Is #a8100d readable on white or black?
#a8100d has a 7.65:1 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.