#992C43 Hex Color
A serious and grounded brick red
This dark, muted brick red carries a serious, grounded weight. Because of its dusty, unsaturated character, #992c43 works best as a moody accent color rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites for a rustic, traditional aesthetic. With its strong contrast against white, it serves as an effective, high-visibility choice for buttons or emergency indicators.
Questions about #992c43
What is #992c43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #992c43 is rgb(153, 44, 67), in HSL hsl(347, 55%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 56%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #992c43 for a professional look?
Is #992c43 readable on white or black?
#992c43 has a 7.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.79:1 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.