#962206 Hex Color
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#962206 is a dark, warm maroon-red with strong orange undertones and high saturation. Its serious, intense character suits wine branding, sports graphics, caution labels, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or pale peach, while white text remains highly readable. The hex code #962206 also adds force to small accents and bold headings.
Questions about #962206
What is #962206 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #962206 is rgb(150, 34, 6), in HSL hsl(12, 92%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 96%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #962206?
Cream, pale peach, and muted warm neutrals pair well with #962206, softening its saturated maroon-red character without erasing its warmth. For sharper contrast, use white or a restrained cool blue-gray in supporting elements.
Is #962206 warm or cool?
#962206 reads as a warm color because its deep red base is strongly shifted toward orange. That warmth gives it an intense, grounded mood, making it effective for dramatic backgrounds, headings, badges, and accents that need visual weight.
Is #962206 readable on white or black?
#962206 has a 8.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.