#90141C Hex Color
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Reach for #90141c when a design needs a dark maroon that reads formal rather than flashy. Wine labels, luxury packaging, and academic crests suit its muted, gloomy depth. It holds up as a dominant base, and white text stays legible on top of it. Next to bright colors it can turn muddy, so give it the largest share in a 60/30/10 palette.
Questions about #90141c
What is #90141c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90141c is rgb(144, 20, 28), in HSL hsl(356, 76%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 81%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #90141c?
Warm cream, muted gold, and sage green all flatter #90141c without competing with its depth. Skip bright oranges and pinks, since they make it read muddy instead of rich.
Is #90141c readable on white or black?
#90141c has a 9.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.30:1 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.