#930C0A Hex Color
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This deep, intense red feels weighty and traditional. Because of its dark, moody nature, #930c0a works best as an accent color rather than a large background field, where it might overwhelm the design. It pairs well with cream or light gold for a formal aesthetic. White text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for high-contrast warnings or emergency UI buttons.
Questions about #930c0a
What is #930c0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #930c0a is rgb(147, 12, 10), in HSL hsl(1, 87%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 92%, 93%, 42%.
Is #930c0a suitable for UI text?
#930c0a works best as a background color for high-contrast white text, ensuring excellent readability for UI components like warnings or emergency buttons. Because it is so dark, avoid placing other dark colors directly over it.
What colors pair well with #930c0a?
This shade pairs exceptionally well with cream or light gold to create a sophisticated, formal aesthetic. Its deep, intense nature also allows it to stand out against neutral backgrounds when used sparingly as a high-contrast accent.
Is #930c0a readable on white or black?
#930c0a has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.