#A8201D Hex Color
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#a8201d is a dark, saturated red with a warm, brick-like undertone. Its low brightness keeps it from shouting, which makes it better as an accent than a full background. White text clears WCAG AA on it at roughly 7.3:1 contrast. Pair it with desaturated blues or warm neutrals to keep the mood grounded.
Questions about #a8201d
What is #a8201d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8201d is rgb(168, 32, 29), in HSL hsl(1, 71%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 83%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a8201d?
Desaturated blues and warm neutrals balance its intensity best. Charcoal and off-white keep it grounded, while cream softens the contrast without dulling the red.
Is #a8201d readable on white or black?
#a8201d has a 7.26:1 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.