#912A08 Hex Color
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#912a08 is a dark, warm red with a strong earthy orange undertone and rich saturation. Its serious, passionate character suits wine branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted teal, since broad areas can feel heavy. The hex code #912a08 supports clear white text at about 8.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #912a08
What is #912a08 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #912a08 is rgb(145, 42, 8), in HSL hsl(15, 90%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 94%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #912a08?
Does #912a08 read as warm or cool?
#912a08 reads as a warm red because its strong orange undertone pushes it away from cooler, blue-based reds. Its rich, serious energy suits autumn palettes, wine-inspired visuals, sports graphics, and dramatic accents better than broad neutral backgrounds.
Is #912a08 readable on white or black?
#912a08 has a 8.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.