#AA0803 Hex Color
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This intense, saturated red commands immediate attention. As a dark and moody tone, #aa0803 works best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs well with crisp whites, which maintain a strong 7.6:1 contrast for readability. Because of its weight and urgency, use this hex code sparingly in UI designs for calls to action or error states where you need to signal importance.
Questions about #aa0803
What is #aa0803 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #aa0803 is rgb(170, 8, 3), in HSL hsl(2, 97%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 98%, 33%.
How should I use #aa0803 in my interface design?
Because of its visual weight and urgency, use #aa0803 as an accent color rather than a large background. It is highly effective for call-to-action buttons or error states where you need to signal importance and draw the user's immediate attention.
Is #aa0803 readable on white or black?
#aa0803 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.