#901E2C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #901e2c is a warm red with subdued maroon undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, dramatic mood suited to luxury branding, sports graphics, wine packaging, and autumn designs. Use it as a dominant background with cream or pale blush accents; white text remains highly legible. The hex code for this color is #901e2c.
Questions about #901e2c
What is #901e2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #901e2c is rgb(144, 30, 44), in HSL hsl(353, 66%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 69%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #901e2c?
#901e2c pairs well with cream, pale blush, and warm neutrals, which soften its dark, wine-like character without competing with its muted red undertone in backgrounds, borders, or supporting text. For sharper contrast, add restrained charcoal accents.
Does #901e2c read as a warm or cool red?
#901e2c reads as a warm red because its subdued maroon character leans toward deeper, slightly earthy red rather than blue-based crimson. Its low lightness adds seriousness and drama, making it effective for premium, autumnal, or bold visual themes.
Is #901e2c readable on white or black?
#901e2c has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.