#A81C25 Hex Color
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A saturated, dark warm red, #a81c25 brings strong visual weight and a slightly berry-like undertone. Its bold, serious character suits calls to action, sports graphics, food branding, and moody layouts. Use it as a small accent or supporting tone rather than a full background. The hex code #a81c25 also supports clear white text at about a 7.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #a81c25
What is #a81c25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a81c25 is rgb(168, 28, 37), in HSL hsl(356, 71%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 78%, 34%.
Which colors pair well with #a81c25 in a palette?
Is #a81c25 readable on white or black?
#a81c25 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.