#960F0A Hex Color
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A dark, saturated red that leans toward a moody maroon, #960f0a commands attention with its intense, serious character. Because of its deep pigmentation, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to balance the inherent density. This hex code provides excellent contrast for white text, making it useful for bold UI elements.
Questions about #960f0a
What is #960f0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #960f0a is rgb(150, 15, 10), in HSL hsl(2, 88%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 93%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #960f0a in a design?
#960f0a thrives when paired with neutral, low-contrast tones that allow its intensity to stand out without overwhelming the viewer. Using a cream or a very light, cool-toned gray helps balance the inherent density of this deep maroon.
Is #960f0a a good choice for text on websites?
#960f0a is best used as a bold accent color rather than a primary text color because of its deep, dark pigmentation. If you must use it for text, ensure you place it against a very light background to maintain readability and meeting contrast standards.
Is #960f0a readable on white or black?
#960f0a has a 8.86:1 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.