#920502 Hex Color
Bold and commanding deep crimson red
This deep, saturated crimson carries a serious and intense presence. Because it sits on the dark side of the red spectrum, #920502 works best as a primary branding color or a bold accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to soften its aggressive nature. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, making it suitable for high-contrast UI elements.
Questions about #920502
What is #920502 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #920502 is rgb(146, 5, 2), in HSL hsl(1, 97%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 99%, 43%.
What colors work well alongside the #920502 crimson?
To balance the intensity of #920502, pair it with soft, muted neutrals like cream or warm gray. These shades calm the aggressive nature of this deep crimson, allowing the red to act as a focused, high-impact accent without overwhelming your visual layout.
Is #920502 readable on white or black?
#920502 has a 9.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.24:1 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.