#A9193F Hex Color
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#a9193f is a saturated, dark red with warm berry and magenta undertones. Its strong intensity brings urgency and passion to calls to action, sports branding, sales graphics, and entertainment designs. Use it as a small accent against warm cream or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #a9193f supports clear white text with about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #a9193f
What is #a9193f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #a9193f is rgb(169, 25, 63), in HSL hsl(344, 74%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 63%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #a9193f?
The hex color #a9193f pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, and muted blush tones, which soften its saturated berry-red intensity without competing for attention in backgrounds or supporting interface accents. White also creates a crisp, high-contrast text option.
Is #a9193f a warm or cool color?
#a9193f reads as a warm red because its magenta-berry undertones lean closer to red than blue, giving it an energetic, passionate feel that suits expressive accents rather than broad, quiet backgrounds.
Can #a9193f be used with white text?
Yes, #a9193f generally supports highly legible white text because its dark, saturated red value creates strong contrast against white for body text, buttons, labels, and other interface elements when sized appropriately. Check the final text size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast tool before publishing.
Is #a9193f readable on white or black?
#a9193f has a 7.24:1 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.