#960A21 Hex Color
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Darker than brick and close to merlot, this maroon reads deep and slightly muted. The hex code #960a21 works as a dominant base in wine branding or moody autumn palettes, and as a rich accent against creams. White text on it reaches about 8.9:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #960a21
What is #960a21 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #960a21 is rgb(150, 10, 33), in HSL hsl(350, 88%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 78%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #960a21?
Pair #960a21 with soft cream, sage, or muted gold to lift its darkness, or set it against charcoal for a formal, wine-bar mood. Avoid bright oranges, which can turn it muddy.
Is #960a21 readable on white or black?
#960a21 has a 8.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.