#951C40 Hex Color
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This deep, dark red carries a serious, intense weight perfect for moody branding or traditional autumn palettes. Because it is highly saturated, #951c40 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to keep designs from feeling overwhelming. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm grays to maintain readability, as white text stands out clearly against its dark surface.
Questions about #951c40
What is #951c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #951c40 is rgb(149, 28, 64), in HSL hsl(342, 68%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 57%, 42%.
What color palettes work best with #951c40?
Use #951c40 as an accent against neutral bases to keep the design balanced. It pairs beautifully with cream backgrounds, which provide enough soft contrast to let the deep, saturated red stand out without overwhelming your viewers.
Is #951c40 suitable for text?
Avoid using #951c40 as a background for standard text, as its high saturation and dark value make legibility difficult. It is much more effective as a bold accent color for buttons, calls to action, or specific design highlights within your layout.
Is #951c40 readable on white or black?
#951c40 has a 8.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.51:1 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.