#A8250B Hex Color
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This saturated, brick-like red carries serious intensity and warmth. Because #a8250b is quite dark, it functions best as a strong accent or CTA button rather than a full background. White text offers excellent readability against this shade, hitting a 7.2:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft, muted greys to ground its aggressive energy and prevent visual overload in your designs.
Questions about #a8250b
What is #a8250b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a8250b is rgb(168, 37, 11), in HSL hsl(10, 88%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 93%, 34%.
How can I best use #a8250b in web design?
#a8250b functions best as a bold, attention-grabbing accent rather than a primary background color. Use it for call-to-action buttons or highlights where high contrast against white text is required, as this specific shade offers a strong 7.2:1 ratio for accessibility.
Which neutral colors pair well with #a8250b?
Is #a8250b readable on white or black?
#a8250b has a 7.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.