#A82205 Hex Color
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#a82205 is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and a slightly earthy depth. Its bold intensity suits small accents, calls to action, sports graphics, and urgent messaging more than full-page backgrounds. Use white text for readable contrast, and pair it with charcoal or muted cream when the design needs restraint. The hex code is #a82205.
Questions about #a82205
What is #a82205 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a82205 is rgb(168, 34, 5), in HSL hsl(11, 94%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 97%, 34%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #a82205?
#a82205 pairs well with charcoal, muted cream, warm gray, and dusty blue because these restrained tones temper its high saturation while preserving its warm, earthy character in editorial layouts, interfaces, and bold identity systems.
Is #a82205 readable on white or black?
#a82205 has a 7.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.89:1 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.