#930518 Hex Color
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#930518 is a deep, muted crimson that carries a serious, authoritative mood. Because of its low lightness, this color works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background, where it can feel overwhelming. Pair it with soft, warm grays to balance its intensity. White text maintains excellent readability against this hex code, providing the necessary contrast for accessible design.
Questions about #930518
What is #930518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #930518 is rgb(147, 5, 24), in HSL hsl(352, 93%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 84%, 42%.
How should I use #930518 in a design layout?
Because of its low lightness and intense saturation, #930518 works best as a deliberate 10% accent color to draw attention to specific UI elements. Avoid using it as a large background, which can quickly feel overwhelming and reduce overall readability.
What colors pair well with #930518 for a balanced palette?
Pair #930518 with soft, warm grays to naturally ground its intense, authoritative mood. For high-contrast text accessibility, always use white or very light off-white tones against this deep crimson to ensure your content remains readable and professional.
Is #930518 readable on white or black?
#930518 has a 9.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.27:1 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.