#994942

A medium, moderate red closely aligning with Sienna.

About #994942

The precise color #994942 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Sienna. Its digital footprint relies on 153 parts red, 73 parts green, and 66 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 52% M, 57% Y, and 40% 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. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#994942
RGB153, 73, 66
HSL4.8°, 39.7%, 42.9%
CMYK0%, 52%, 57%, 40%
HSV4.8°, 56.9%, 60.0%
LAB41.1, 32.8, 19.9
XYZ16.5, 11.9, 6.6
Decimal10045762

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

6.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
3.39:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
5.93:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.88:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #994942; }
.text-color { color: #994942; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #994942; }

Similar Colors

Sienna
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