#A91132 Hex Color
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A saturated, dark red with a warm raspberry undertone, #a91132 feels urgent, passionate, and forceful. The hex code #a91132 works best as a focused accent, call-to-action color, or large typographic element rather than a full-page background. White text reads clearly against it, making the shade practical for high-contrast interfaces and bold campaign designs.
Questions about #a91132
What is #a91132 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a91132 is rgb(169, 17, 50), in HSL hsl(347, 82%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 70%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a91132?
#a91132 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted blush because these tones soften its intensity without weakening its rich red character. Use charcoal for structure and cream for readable, warmer contrast.
Is #a91132 readable on white or black?
#a91132 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.