#912A2C Hex Color
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Dark, dim, and warm, maroon sits between red and brown, and #912a2c is a clear example. This hex code works best as a dominant base in moody branding, wine labels, or autumn layouts. White text passes easily on it at about 8.2:1 contrast, even for small body copy. Against bright cream or dusty rose, its red undertone comes forward.
Questions about #912a2c
What is #912a2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #912a2c is rgb(145, 42, 44), in HSL hsl(359, 55%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 70%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #912a2c?
#912a2c pairs well with muted greens like sage and soft neutrals like dusty rose or cream. The low saturation of this maroon keeps combinations calm, while warm golds add contrast without clashing.
Is #912a2c readable on white or black?
#912a2c has a 8.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.