#A80019

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #A80019?

RGB(168, 0, 25), HSL(351.1, 100.0%, 32.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 100.0%, 85.1%, 34.1%).

Q: Does #A80019 meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.84:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#A80019 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 168, 0, 25, in HSL 351.1°, 100.0%, 32.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 100.0%, 85.1%, 34.1%. The nearest named color is firebrick.

On this page

Color Values

HEX

#A80019

RGB

168, 0, 25

HSL

351.1, 100.0%, 32.9%

HSV

351.1, 100.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 100.0%, 85.1%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.4609 0.1868 24.9

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: firebrick

Color Psychology

Dark reds like maroon and burgundy convey sophistication, maturity, and deep emotion. These tones are linked to fine wine, aged leather, and established authority. They carry the intensity of red but channel it into a more restrained, refined expression of power.

Design Usage

Dark reds suit luxury brands, law firms, and premium product packaging. In web design, they create rich hero sections and elegant navigation bars without the visual aggressiveness of brighter reds. They work well with gold accents, cream text, and dark backgrounds for a classic aesthetic.