#960000 Hex Color
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This intense, darkened red carries a weight of seriousness and traditional authority. Because of its low lightness and saturation, #960000 works best as a primary branding element or a moody accent rather than a large background field. Pair it with soft, muted creams instead of stark white to keep the contrast legible and sophisticated. The hex code for this shade is #960000.
Questions about #960000
What is #960000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #960000 is rgb(150, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #960000?
Because #960000 carries significant visual weight and darkness, it works best when paired with softer neutrals. Use warm, muted creams or light beige tones to provide enough contrast without the harsh, jarring impact that stark white would create against this shade.
Is #960000 suitable for large UI backgrounds?
Avoid using #960000 as a primary background color because its extreme darkness and intensity can easily strain the eyes. Instead, treat this specific shade as a powerful accent for calls to action or branding elements that require a sense of seriousness.
Is #960000 readable on white or black?
#960000 has a 9.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.29:1 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.