#951524 Hex Color
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The hex code #951524 is a dark, saturated red with a warm crimson cast and a serious, dramatic mood. It works well as an accent or dominant color in wine, sports, luxury, and autumn branding. Pair it with soft cream for contrast; white text remains highly readable at about 8.7:1.
Questions about #951524
What is #951524 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #951524 is rgb(149, 21, 36), in HSL hsl(353, 75%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 76%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #951524?
Does #951524 read as a warm or cool red?
#951524 reads as a warm red because its saturated crimson base leans toward magenta rather than blue, giving the shade a deep red appearance with more heat than a blue-red in most surrounding palettes. That warmth gives it a serious, rich appearance and makes it especially effective with cream, tan, copper, and autumn neutrals.
Is #951524 readable on white or black?
#951524 has a 8.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.