#992904 Hex Color

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Dark and strongly saturated, #992904 is a warm red with burnt-orange undertones. Its intensity suggests urgency and passion, making it effective for calls to action, sports branding, or sales graphics. Use it as a compact accent or supporting tone instead of a broad background, where it can feel heavy. The hex code #992904 supports clear white body text at about a 7.9:1 contrast ratio.

Questions about #992904

What is #992904 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #992904 is rgb(153, 41, 4), in HSL hsl(15, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 97%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #992904?
Pair #992904 with warm neutrals, cream, or deep charcoal for a grounded palette, or contrast it with a muted teal accent. Use the red sparingly as the focal point, because its saturation can overpower broad backgrounds and compete with nearby bright colors.
Is #992904 readable on white or black?
#992904 has a 7.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.