#FA0103 Hex Color

Use Minesweeper’s Red #fa0103 exclusively as an accent color for critical UI elements like error states, urgent notifications, or call-to-action buttons. Because it is highly saturated and visually aggressive, it can easily overwhelm a layout if used as a background or primary brand color.

Yes, this shade maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black, which satisfies standard accessibility requirements for readability. You can safely use black text over #fa0103, though it is usually better to use this color as an accent against a neutral white background.