Color #A00A2F

Color Code #A00A2F

A precise look at this Red color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

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Color preview#A00A2F
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#A00A2F
RGB
rgb(160, 10, 47)
HSL
hsl(345.2 88.24% 33.33%)
HSV
hsv(345.2 93.75% 62.75%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 93.75%, 70.63%, 37.25%
Relative luminance0.07900—1
Contrast with white8.14:1WCAG
Contrast with black2.58:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample8.14:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample2.58:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This dark Red tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #A00A2F for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #A00A2F;
  background-color: #A00A2F1A;
  border-color: #A00A2F;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #A00A2F?

This color is RGB(160, 10, 47).

What is the HSL value of #A00A2F?

Its value is HSL(345.2°, 88.24%, 33.33%).

Is #A00A2F suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.