#92291E Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet, #92291e is a dark maroon with a muted, earthy warmth. Its low lightness makes it a better supporting tone or accent than a large flat field, where it can turn muddy. Pair it with cream or sage for balance. The hex code reads serious and moody, which suits wine branding, autumn palettes, and dark backgrounds. White text passes contrast rules comfortably on it.
Questions about #92291e
What is #92291e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #92291e is rgb(146, 41, 30), in HSL hsl(6, 66%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 79%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #92291e?
Cream, sage green, and warm gold all lift #92291e without fighting its muted warmth. Avoid bright oranges and hot pinks, since they make this red look muddy by comparison.
Is #92291e readable on white or black?
#92291e has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.