#902639 Hex Color
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Reach for #902639 when a layout needs a maroon with real weight. This deep, muted red sits low in lightness, so white text on it hits about 8.3:1 contrast and passes AA even at small sizes. It works best as a dominant base in dark interfaces or moody branding, and it flatters muted sage and aged gold better than bright primaries.
Questions about #902639
What is #902639 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #902639 is rgb(144, 38, 57), in HSL hsl(349, 58%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 60%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #902639?
Muted sage green, dusty rose, and aged brass all sit comfortably beside #902639 because their softness matches its low saturation. Bright oranges and neons fight it, so keep partners desaturated. Cream text also works when pure white feels too sharp.
Is #902639 a warm or cool color?
#902639 reads warm. Its red base pulls toward burgundy, but the low saturation and dark value mute that heat into something calmer and more formal than a true red.
Is #902639 readable on white or black?
#902639 has a 8.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.