#940E00 Hex Color
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A dim, deep red with strong maroon undertones, #940e00 carries a serious and intense weight. It is too heavy for large UI backgrounds, but works well as an accent color to demand attention in call-to-action buttons. Because it offers high contrast with white, use it for bold typography or warning labels. The hex code for this moody, saturated shade is #940e00.
Questions about #940e00
What is #940e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #940e00 is rgb(148, 14, 0), in HSL hsl(6, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 100%, 42%.
When is #940e00 the best choice for a UI design?
#940e00 works best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or alert text where you need to command attention quickly. Because of its visual weight, avoid using it as a primary background color, as it can overwhelm the space and reduce legibility for long-form content.
Is #940e00 readable on white or black?
#940e00 has a 9.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.32:1 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.