#991344 Hex Color

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#991344 is a saturated, deep berry tone with distinct crimson undertones. This intense shade commands attention, making it an ideal accent color for high-contrast branding or packaging design. Because of its darkness, it provides excellent readability for white text. Use this hex code sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming your composition.

Questions about #991344

What is #991344 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991344 is rgb(153, 19, 68), in HSL hsl(338, 78%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 88%, 56%, 40%.
How should I use #991344 in a UI design?
#991344 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background shade because of its intense saturation. Use it sparingly for call-to-action buttons or small visual highlights to ensure white text remains readable against it.
What colors pair well with #991344?
This deep berry tone balances beautifully with neutral, softer colors to keep your composition from feeling too crowded. Pair it with a crisp cream or a muted stone gray to let the crimson undertones stand out without overpowering the design.
Is #991344 readable on white or black?
#991344 has a 8.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.