#A0070F

A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Firebrick.

About #A0070F

The precise color #A0070F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Firebrick. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(160, 7, 15).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 96% M, 91% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#A0070F
RGB160, 7, 15
HSL356.9°, 91.6%, 32.7%
CMYK0%, 96%, 91%, 37%
HSV356.9°, 95.6%, 62.7%
LAB33.3, 55.8, 41.0
XYZ14.7, 7.7, 1.2
Decimal10487567

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.29:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.53:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
7.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.15:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #A0070F; }
.text-color { color: #A0070F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #A0070F; }

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