#950740 Hex Color
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This intense, desaturated crimson carries a moody, sophisticated weight. Because of its dark and dim nature, #950740 functions best as a striking accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cool slate grays to ground its inherent passion. White text remains readable against this hex code, ensuring high accessibility for your designs.
Questions about #950740
What is #950740 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #950740 is rgb(149, 7, 64), in HSL hsl(336, 91%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 95%, 57%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #950740 for a balanced design?
Because #950740 carries a deep, sophisticated weight, it pairs exceptionally well with muted gold tones or cool slate grays to ground its inherent passion. Using these neutral or metallic partners ensures the intensity of this crimson doesn't overwhelm your overall design layout.
Is #950740 readable on white or black?
#950740 has a 8.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.38:1 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.