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#96002C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #96002C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#96002C Color Information

#96002C RGB value is (150, 0, 44). The hex color red value is 150, green is 0, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 342°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of29 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 71 percent, 41percent.

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#96002C Color Meaning

Color #96002C conveys decadent intensity, sharp sweetness, and deep, fruity passion. #96002C very dark, slightly purplish red is the color of reduced berry syrup, rich wine, and the heart of a ripe raspberry, suggesting a flavor and emotion that is concentrated, complex, and slightly tart. Psychologically, color #96002C is rich and absorbing, stimulating deep sensory pleasure, passionate indulgence, and a taste for the lush and decadent. #96002C feels both nourishing and intensely flavorful. #96002C color is desire expressed as a deep, delectable hue. Symbolically, color #96002C represents forbidden fruit, love that intoxicates the senses, and the juicy, vital core of experience. #96002C is the color of a dessert that is almost too rich to finish. Culturally, #96002C is used in gourmet food branding, luxury fashion, and designs that want to convey opulence, depth of flavor, or a bold, sophisticated sensuality. Color #96002C offers a dark pink that is grounded, sumptuous, and full of potent, ripe energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #96002C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#96002C
RGB
rgb(150, 0, 44)
HSL
hsl(342°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 71%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(342°, 100%, 59%)
XYZ
13.0323 6.6659 2.9826
Yxy
6.6659 0.5746 0.2939
Hunter Lab
25.8184 1.6074 0.3254
CIE-Lab
31.0338 55.0964 20.8031

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red150 / 255 (59%)
59%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#96002C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#96002C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #96002C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #96002C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#96002C

protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #96002C;

Text Color

color: #96002C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #96002C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #96002C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #96002C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #96002C 0%, #5c001c 100%);

#96002C Color FAQs

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