O U Crimson Red
A deep and intense crimson red
O U Crimson Red is a dark, intense shade with serious, moody undertones. As a deep red, the hex code #990000 functions best as a bold accent color rather than a large background. It pairs effectively with muted cream or soft metallics. Because the color is so dark, white text provides excellent readability with an 8.9:1 contrast ratio.
About O U Crimson Red
Red wine held up to a dark cellar door
What does o u crimson red mean?
People commonly connect dark reds like this one with blood, wine, warning signs, and serious occasions. Its low lightness pulls red's usual heat down into something mellow, heavy, and closed-in.
Where you see o u crimson red
- brick walls
- red wine
- roof tiles
- beets
- dried chilies
- leather belts
What it works for
This dark red works for accent walls, sports and crest designs, leather goods, and warm dark backgrounds.
What colors go with o u crimson red?
Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the heaviness without pushing the red toward pink.Gold #ffd700Gold shares this red's warmth, so the pair reads as rich rather than loud.Sage #9caf88Sage's gray-green cools the warmth and keeps the whole pairing soft.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal keeps the mood dark, so the red reads as depth, not alarm.
Questions about O U Crimson Red
What is the hex code for O U Crimson Red?
O U Crimson Red is #990000. In RGB that is rgb(153, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 40%.
How should I use #990000 O U Crimson Red in digital design?
Use #990000 sparingly as a bold accent color to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or headers. Because it is a dark, heavy shade, it is generally less effective as a full-page background color compared to lighter, more desaturated hues.
Is O U Crimson Red readable on white or black?
O U Crimson Red has a 8.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.35:1 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.