#990033 Hex Color
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Lifeline is an intense, saturated maroon that commands immediate attention. Its dark, moody depth makes it risky as a primary background, but it serves perfectly as a powerful accent color for calls to action or branding. This shade pairs well with soft, cool greys to ground its aggression. The hex code for this red is #990033, which maintains excellent contrast against white text.
Questions about Lifeline
What is the hex code for Lifeline?
Lifeline is #990033. In RGB that is rgb(153, 0, 51), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 67%, 40%.
How should I use #990033 in a website design?
Use #990033 as a high-impact accent color for primary call to action buttons or navigational highlights. It is too intense for large backgrounds, but it pairs beautifully with cool grey or off-white to maintain readability.
Is #990033 Lifeline considered a warm or cool red?
Lifeline leans toward a warm, deep maroon but maintains a neutral enough profile to avoid clashing with most cool-toned accents. It carries a heavy, serious weight that reads as more professional than a bright, fire-engine red.
Is Lifeline readable on white or black?
Lifeline has a 8.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 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.