#960606 Hex Color
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This intense, deep red carries a strong sense of urgency and traditional authority. Because of its extreme darkness, the hex code #960606 works best as a sharp accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or cream tones to balance its natural ferocity. For accessibility, always use white text, as this combination offers superior contrast for readability.
Questions about #960606
What is #960606 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #960606 is rgb(150, 6, 6), in HSL hsl(0, 92%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 96%, 41%.
How can I best use #960606 in a UI design?
#960606 is an extremely dark, saturated red that functions best as a high-impact accent color for buttons or borders rather than large backgrounds. Because of its low luminance, you should always pair it with white text to ensure meeting essential contrast standards.
What colors pair well with #960606 for a balanced palette?
Is #960606 readable on white or black?
#960606 has a 9.03:1 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.