#940000 Hex Color
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This intense, dark red carries a heavy, serious mood perfect for formal branding or dramatic UI accents. Because of its extreme depth, #940000 functions best as a striking highlight rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold tones or clean, crisp whites. The hex code for this powerful, saturated shade is #940000.
Questions about #940000
What is #940000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #940000 is rgb(148, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #940000 in a design layout?
Is #940000 a warm or cool shade of red?
While technically a primary red, #940000 reads as a warm, heavy, and serious tone due to its extreme depth and saturation. Because it lacks significant blue undertones, it maintains a fiery, high-energy impact that commands immediate attention in UI design.
Is #940000 readable on white or black?
#940000 has a 9.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.25:1 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.