#99241E Hex Color
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#99241e is a saturated, brick-red tone with strong terracotta undertones. This color demands attention, making it an ideal choice for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons rather than full-page backgrounds. It offers excellent contrast against white text, ensuring readability in UI designs. The hex code for this powerful, grounded shade is #99241e, which works best when paired with muted charcoals or deep creams.
Questions about #99241e
What is #99241e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99241e is rgb(153, 36, 30), in HSL hsl(3, 67%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 80%, 40%.
What colors pair best with the brick red of #99241e?
This shade works best when balanced by neutrals that anchor its intensity. Pair #99241e with charcoal for a modern, high-contrast look, or use creamy off-whites and soft tans to pull out the subtle terracotta undertones without overwhelming the design.
Is #99241e suitable for UI text or body content?
Use #99241e sparingly for UI elements like buttons or notification badges rather than long-form text. Its high saturation and specific hue can cause eye strain when used in large blocks, making it difficult to maintain readability against most backgrounds.
Is #99241e readable on white or black?
#99241e has a 7.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.62:1 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.