#991D04 Hex Color
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This dark, intense shade of red carries a serious, heavy weight. Because of its depth, it works best as an accent color rather than a massive background to avoid visual fatigue. The hex code #991d04 offers excellent readability with white text, making it a strong choice for high-contrast headers. Pair this rich maroon with warm creams for a sophisticated, classic aesthetic.
Questions about #991d04
What is #991d04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991d04 is rgb(153, 29, 4), in HSL hsl(10, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 97%, 40%.
What color combinations work best with #991d04?
The intense, heavy nature of #991d04 pairs best with soft, neutral tones like warm cream or light beige to balance its visual weight. Avoid placing it against similarly dark shades, as it creates poor legibility and muddy, indistinct contrast for the viewer.
Is #991d04 suitable for large amounts of body text?
Using #991d04 for long-form body text is generally discouraged because its dark intensity can cause significant visual fatigue when read in large blocks. It serves much better as a high-contrast accent or header color where it can stand out against white backgrounds.
Is #991d04 readable on white or black?
#991d04 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.