#991585 Hex Color
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A dark magenta that still carries plenty of punch. #991585 sits deep enough to feel moody but saturated enough to stay loud, which makes it a strong accent for calls to action, nightlife branding, and cosmetics. It flatters charcoal and warm golds. White text on this hex code hits about 7.5:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA.
Questions about #991585
What is #991585 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991585 is rgb(153, 21, 133), in HSL hsl(309, 76%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 13%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #991585?
Charcoal gray and warm gold both make #991585 feel richer, while pale peach softens its intensity. Skip pairing it with bright red or orange, since the two saturated warm hues fight for attention.
Should #991585 be used as a background or an accent?
Both work, but in different doses. As a full background it reads dark and moody, ideal for nightlife or intimate designs. In light layouts it performs better as a small accent, since it can look muddy against plain white.
Is #991585 readable on white or black?
#991585 has a 7.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.80:1 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.