#960E21

#960E21

Color Values

HEX

#960E21

RGB

150, 14, 33

HSL

351.6, 82.9%, 32.2%

HSV

351.6, 90.7%, 58.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 90.7%, 78.0%, 41.2%

OKLCH

0.4308 0.1655 22.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark reds like maroon and burgundy convey sophistication, maturity, and deep emotion. These tones are linked to fine wine, aged leather, and established authority. They carry the intensity of red but channel it into a more restrained, refined expression of power.

Design Usage

Dark reds suit luxury brands, law firms, and premium product packaging. In web design, they create rich hero sections and elegant navigation bars without the visual aggressiveness of brighter reds. They work well with gold accents, cream text, and dark backgrounds for a classic aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #960E21;
color: #960E21;
border-color: #960E21;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 800 #991B1B

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

8.82:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.38:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #960E21?

RGB(150, 14, 33) · HSL(351.6, 82.9%, 32.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 90.7%, 78.0%, 41.2%)

Does #960E21 meet WCAG contrast on white?

8.82:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #960E21?

Use FFFFFF text on a #960E21 background; contrast on black is 2.38:1.