#96200C Hex Color
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A dark, warm red with strong saturation and a subtle brown undertone, #96200c brings weight and urgency to visual work. The hex code fits moody backgrounds, wine and food branding, sports graphics, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant base with cream accents; white text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast for clear, accessible typography.
Questions about #96200c
What is #96200c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96200c is rgb(150, 32, 12), in HSL hsl(9, 85%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 92%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #96200c?
#96200c pairs well with cream, warm white, and muted gold, which balance its deep red-brown warmth without competing for attention. Charcoal creates a restrained dark palette, while pale blue-green adds a cooler contrast for packaging, editorial layouts, or branding.
Is #96200c a warm or cool color?
#96200c reads as a warm red because its saturated red base carries a subtle brown undertone. That combination makes it feel grounded, serious, and slightly earthy, so it works better for rich, dramatic layouts than airy pastel themes.
Does #96200c work with white text?
White text has strong contrast on #96200c, making it a practical choice for headings, buttons, and other readable type. Check the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors with a contrast checker before publishing.
Is #96200c readable on white or black?
#96200c has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.