#99071D

A dark, vivid red closely aligning with Brown.

About #99071D

The hex code #99071D represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Brown. In the RGB color space, it consists of 153 red, 7 green, and 29 blue.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 95% M, 81% Y, and 40% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

When using this color as a background, text legibility must be considered. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#99071D
RGB153, 7, 29
HSL351.0°, 91.2%, 31.4%
CMYK0%, 95%, 81%, 40%
HSV351.0°, 95.4%, 60.0%
LAB31.8, 54.3, 31.5
XYZ13.4, 7.0, 1.8
Decimal10028829

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.74:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.40:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.04:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #99071D; }
.text-color { color: #99071D; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #99071D; }

Similar Colors

Brown
#A52A2A