#99052D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this maroon-leaning red carries a warm, wine-like depth instead of a bright alarm tone. The hex code #99052d reaches about 8.7:1 contrast with white text, so it handles small body copy as a background. It flatters soft gold and cream better than stark white, making it a strong base for wine branding, luxury packaging, and moody autumn layouts.
Questions about #99052d
What is #99052d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99052d is rgb(153, 5, 45), in HSL hsl(344, 94%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 71%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #99052d?
Cream and soft gold bring out its wine tone, while charcoal keeps a palette grounded and formal. Skip bright oranges and pinks, since they crowd its warmth and make it read muddy.
Is #99052d readable on white or black?
#99052d has a 8.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.41:1 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.