#961636 Hex Color
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The hex code #961636 sits between cherry and aged wine, a dark maroon red with a muted, moody feel. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.5:1 contrast, so it holds up as a background for menus, wine labels, or formal layouts. Pair it with sage or dusty rose to lift the gloom.
Questions about #961636
What is #961636 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #961636 is rgb(150, 22, 54), in HSL hsl(345, 74%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 64%, 41%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #961636 readable on white or black?
#961636 has a 8.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.46:1 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.