#993E1D Hex Color
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This dark, mellow shade of red feels grounded and serious. With its unsaturated, earthy quality, #993e1d brings a sense of intensity without being too bright. Designers often rely on this hex code to anchor moody, dramatic compositions or to add a hint of danger to caution-focused visuals. It balances raw energy with a sense of mysterious depth.
Questions about #993e1d
What is #993e1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #993e1d is rgb(153, 62, 29), in HSL hsl(16, 68%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 81%, 40%.
Is #993e1d readable on white or black?
#993e1d has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.