#921616
A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Maroon.
About #921616
The precise color #921616 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Maroon. Its digital footprint relies on 146 parts red, 22 parts green, and 22 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 85% M, 85% Y, and 43% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#921616
RGB146, 22, 22
HSL0.0°, 73.8%, 32.9%
CMYK0%, 85%, 85%, 43%
HSV0.0°, 84.9%, 57.3%
LAB31.2, 49.3, 34.4
XYZ12.3, 6.7, 1.4
Decimal9573910
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
8.94:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.35:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.55:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #921616;
}
.text-color {
color: #921616;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #921616;
}