#931A1A Hex Color
A rich red with grounded warmth
#931a1a is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and a slightly muted, earthy finish. Its depth conveys seriousness, passion, urgency, and tradition, making it effective for wine, luxury, sports, and formal branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 8.7:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #931a1a
What is #931a1a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #931a1a is rgb(147, 26, 26), in HSL hsl(0, 70%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 82%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #931a1a?
Is #931a1a a warm or cool red?
#931a1a reads as a warm red because its deep red base leans toward earthy, slightly brown undertones rather than blue or purple, while strong saturation keeps the shade visually assertive in large areas.
Is #931a1a readable on white or black?
#931a1a has a 8.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.