#A8201A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This saturated, intense red commands immediate attention. With a dark, heavy undertone, it feels serious rather than playful. Use #a8201a sparingly as a high-contrast accent color for buttons or alerts, as it overwhelms when used in large blocks. It pairs beautifully with cool off-whites, which pop against this shade due to a 7.3:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this powerful red is #a8201a.
Questions about #a8201a
What is #a8201a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8201a is rgb(168, 32, 26), in HSL hsl(3, 73%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 85%, 34%.
How should I use #a8201a in my design projects?
Use #a8201a sparingly as a high-contrast accent color for critical interface elements like alert buttons or error states. Because the shade is so saturated and heavy, it tends to overwhelm the viewer if applied to large backgrounds or text blocks.
What colors pair well with #a8201a for a balanced look?
Pair #a8201a with cool off-whites or slate grays to maintain high readability and visual comfort. These neutral tones act as a canvas that allows the intensity of the red to stand out without causing visual strain for the user.
Is #a8201a readable on white or black?
#a8201a has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.