#991304 Hex Color
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This deep, saturated maroon conveys intensity and tradition without overwhelming the eye. It functions best as a bold accent color, anchoring designs with a sense of urgency and strength. While white text reads well against it for high contrast, the color can appear muddied if used as a large background. The hex code for this powerful red is #991304.
Questions about #991304
What is #991304 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991304 is rgb(153, 19, 4), in HSL hsl(6, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 97%, 40%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #991304?
This deep maroon works beautifully with neutral shades like cream or warm gray to balance its intensity. For a high-contrast, modern look, pair it with crisp white or soft gold tones to enhance its rich, traditional character without overwhelming the design.
Is #991304 suitable for large background areas?
Using #991304 as a large background can create a heavy, muddied appearance that strains the eye due to its deep saturation. It is significantly more effective as a bold accent color for buttons, headings, or borders that need to convey authority and strength.
Is #991304 readable on white or black?
#991304 has a 8.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.