#A81C1C Hex Color
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A dark, highly saturated red with warm undertones, #a81c1c brings urgency and intensity without looking neon. Use it as a 10% accent for buttons, sale graphics, sports branding, or warnings, pairing it with charcoal and warm cream. White text remains highly readable at about 7.4:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade is #a81c1c.
Questions about #a81c1c
What is #a81c1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a81c1c is rgb(168, 28, 28), in HSL hsl(0, 71%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 83%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a81c1c?
Is #a81c1c warm or cool?
#a81c1c reads as a warm red because its strong red base carries a subtle earthy, slightly brown impression rather than a blue or purple cast. That warmth makes it feel energetic and grounded, especially beside cream or charcoal.
Is #a81c1c readable on white or black?
#a81c1c has a 7.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.84:1 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.