#A8170F Hex Color
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A dark, highly saturated red with warm undertones, #a8170f brings urgency and weight to a palette. Use it as a focused accent for calls to action, sports branding, food packaging, or warning states rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly on this color, with about 7.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #a8170f.
Questions about #a8170f
What is #a8170f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8170f is rgb(168, 23, 15), in HSL hsl(3, 84%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 91%, 34%.
Is #a8170f a warm or cool red?
#a8170f reads as a warm red because its hue sits near red-orange, giving it a heated character rather than the blue cast associated with cooler crimson or wine reds in a palette.
What colors pair well with #a8170f?
Pair #a8170f with charcoal, cream, warm beige, or muted olive to soften its intensity; pale blue-green accents can add complementary contrast while keeping the palette balanced and the red reserved for focal elements.
Is #a8170f readable on white or black?
#a8170f has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.