#98272C Hex Color
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#98272c is a murky, saturated brick red that feels grounded and serious. Because of its dark, moody quality, it works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. Pair this shade with soft, dusty creams for a balanced look, as its high intensity can easily overwhelm lighter tones. With a contrast ratio of 7.9:1 against white, it remains highly legible for text-heavy designs.
Questions about #98272c
What is #98272c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #98272c is rgb(152, 39, 44), in HSL hsl(357, 59%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 71%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #98272c?
This shade balances beautifully with soft, dusty creams and neutral off-whites because its high intensity can easily overwhelm lighter tones. Avoid pairing it with other highly saturated reds to prevent visual clashing or vibrating edges in your interface design.
Is #98272c readable on white or black?
#98272c has a 7.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.66:1 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.