#990200 Hex Color
A grounded, serious deep red shade
This deep, desaturated red carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its dark intensity, #990200 functions best as a dominant base or a bold accent rather than small text. It pairs exceptionally well with muted golds or off-whites for a classic, luxurious aesthetic. While it offers excellent contrast, designers should use it carefully to avoid a muddy appearance in shadows.
Questions about #990200
What is #990200 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #990200 is rgb(153, 2, 0), in HSL hsl(1, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 100%, 40%.
What colors work best with #990200?
To balance the weight of #990200, pair it with muted golds or clean off-whites to create a classic, high-end aesthetic. These lighter, warmer tones prevent the red from feeling too moody or muddy when used as a primary brand color.
Is #990200 readable on white or black?
#990200 has a 8.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.36:1 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.