#910013 Hex Color
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#910013 is a dense, moody red with intense saturation that avoids the brightness of primary shades. This weight makes it an effective 10% accent color rather than a dominant background, as it can feel heavy in large areas. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or warm grays to temper its aggression. Accessibility-wise, white text remains highly legible against this dark hex code.
Questions about #910013
What is #910013 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #910013 is rgb(145, 0, 19), in HSL hsl(352, 100%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 87%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #910013 for a balanced palette?
This deep red pairs effectively with muted teals or warm grays to temper its natural intensity. Using a neutral base like charcoal or soft cream helps keep the overall design from feeling too heavy or overwhelming.
Should #910013 be used for background elements?
Avoid using #910013 as a dominant background color because its high saturation and dark value can make text hard to read and feel visually aggressive. It is much more effective as a focused 10% accent for buttons or icons.
Is #910013 readable on white or black?
#910013 has a 9.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.21:1 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.