#991B1B Hex Color
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This dark, moody red carries a sense of weight and intensity. It commands attention without feeling bright or neon, making it a strong choice for formal designs, luxury branding, or autumn-themed projects. Because of its deep, warm undertones, the hex code #991b1b works effectively in layouts that require a serious, confident, or romantic atmosphere.
Questions about #991b1b
What is #991b1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991b1b is rgb(153, 27, 27), in HSL hsl(0, 70%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 82%, 40%.
Is #991b1b readable on white or black?
#991b1b has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.