#96162C Hex Color
A serious, authoritative shade of deep red
This deep, moody red feels serious and authoritative. Because #96162c is quite dark and saturated, it works best as a primary branding color or a strong accent rather than a full-page background. It maintains high legibility with white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers in luxury designs. Pair it with soft, muted grays to let the intensity of the hex code stand out.
Questions about #96162c
What is #96162c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96162c is rgb(150, 22, 44), in HSL hsl(350, 74%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 71%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #96162c?
Pair #96162c with charcoal or soft off-whites to balance its intensity. Because this red is so deeply saturated, adding a neutral background prevents it from overpowering your design while maintaining a sophisticated, high-end feel for typography or call-to-action buttons.
Is #96162c readable on white or black?
#96162c has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.