#990E0E Hex Color
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#990e0e is a dark, warm red with strong saturation and a slightly muted, wine-like depth. It brings seriousness, urgency, passion, and power to branding, sports graphics, autumn palettes, and luxury packaging. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside cream and charcoal. The hex code #990e0e supports clear white text with about an 8.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #990e0e
What is #990e0e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #990e0e is rgb(153, 14, 14), in HSL hsl(0, 83%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 91%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #990e0e?
#990e0e pairs well with cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals because they soften its saturated, wine-like red while preserving its visual weight. Use cream for refined contrast, charcoal for restraint, and terracotta for warmer accents.
Does #990e0e look warm or cool?
#990e0e reads as a warm red because its strong red base and wine-like depth lean toward earthy, autumnal warmth rather than blue or violet coolness. Its dark value adds seriousness and restraint.
Is #990e0e readable on white or black?
#990e0e has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.