#992E0F Hex Color
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#992e0f is a dark, warm red with earthy brown undertones and fairly strong saturation. Its shaded, serious character suits moody backgrounds, sports branding, food packaging, and urgent callouts. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside cream, charcoal, or muted teal. The hex code #992e0f supports clear white text at about a 7.6:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #992e0f
What is #992e0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #992e0f is rgb(153, 46, 15), in HSL hsl(13, 82%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 90%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #992e0f?
Is #992e0f warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
#992e0f reads as a warm red because its brown undertones pull it toward earthy orange rather than blue. Its dark, saturated appearance can suggest seriousness, energy, urgency, or a rugged, grounded mood in visual designs.
Is #992e0f readable on white or black?
#992e0f has a 7.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.