#990E15 Hex Color
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Maroon with a dark, shadowed edge. #990e15 is a deep red that carries weight without shouting, which suits it to moody backgrounds and bold brand moments. White text clears the contrast bar at about 8.6:1, so it holds up behind body copy. Try it as a dominant base with soft cream or blush accents, or let a mustard accent cut through for autumn and wine-themed palettes.
Questions about #990e15
What is #990e15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #990e15 is rgb(153, 14, 21), in HSL hsl(357, 83%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 86%, 40%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
Does #990e15 work as a background color?
Yes. #990e15 is dark enough to anchor layouts, and white text against it reaches about 8.6:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so it supports small body text, not just headlines.
What colors pair well with #990e15?
Soft cream and blush tones flatter its warmth, while a mustard accent adds a sharp, autumn-leaning contrast. Muted golds and deep charcoal also sit comfortably beside it.
What mood does #990e15 convey?
It reads serious, warm, and grounded. The heavy saturation and low lightness give it a moody, formal character, which is why it suits wine branding, romance, luxury, and formal design work.
Is #990e15 readable on white or black?
#990e15 has a 8.64:1 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.