#991D3E Hex Color
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This saturated brick red feels intense and grounded. With its strong, dark character, #991d3e works best as a bold accent or highlight rather than a background color. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or warm grays to balance its heavy, rustic presence. Because it provides high contrast against white, the hex code is also a solid choice for impactful call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #991d3e
What is #991d3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #991d3e is rgb(153, 29, 62), in HSL hsl(344, 68%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 59%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #991d3e in a design scheme?
This brick red relies on muted teal or warm gray to balance its heavy, rustic presence. Because #991d3e is so intense, pairing it with neutral, desaturated tones prevents it from overwhelming the visual hierarchy of your layout.
Is #991d3e a good choice for text or web interfaces?
While #991d3e offers high contrast against clean white backgrounds, it works best as a vibrant accent for buttons rather than body text. Using it sparingly for call-to-action elements keeps the interface legible without creating visual fatigue for users.
Is #991d3e readable on white or black?
#991d3e has a 8.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.