#992E00 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #992e00 is a fairly saturated reddish tone with earthy brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel, while the strong saturation adds energy suited to sports branding, food packaging, and caution graphics. Use the hex code #992e00 as a supporting color or bold accent, with white text achieving about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #992e00
What is #992e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #992e00 is rgb(153, 46, 0), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 100%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #992e00?
Muted neutrals such as charcoal, cream, and warm beige pair well with #992e00, while teal or blue-green accents create stronger complementary contrast; use neutrals for structure and cooler accents sparingly in buttons, borders, or small graphic details.
Is #992e00 warm or cool?
#992e00 reads as a warm color because its saturated red base leans toward earthy brown, giving the shade a grounded character rather than the sharper, cooler feel associated with blue-based reds. Its low lightness adds a serious, moody quality.
Can white text be used on #992e00?
White text on #992e00 has about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio, exceeding WCAG AA thresholds for normal and large text; still test the exact foreground, font size, and surrounding colors when building a final interface.
Is #992e00 readable on white or black?
#992e00 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.