Color swatch image showing #98004A with RGB(152,0,74) values
Color swatch image showing #98004A with RGB(152,0,74) values

#98004A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #98004A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#98004A Color Information

#98004A RGB value is (152, 0, 74). The hex color red value is 152, green is 0, and blue is 74. Its HSL format shows a hue of 331°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 51 percent, 40 percent.

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#98004A Color Meaning

Color #98004A signifies buried fervor, romantic shadow, and dramatic secrecy. #98004A very dark, maroon-tinged pink is the deepest shade, suggesting a rose pressed in a book, Gothic romance, and passion that operates in twilight. Psychologically, color #98004A implies intense emotion that is hidden, solemn, or turned inward, carrying a dramatic and weighty presence. #98004A culturally references Victorian sentimental jewelry, the deep colors of certain gemstones, and the atmosphere of tragic opera. Spiritually, #98004A color represents the heart's secret history, desire that fuels from the shadows, and a vibrant spirit cloaked in solemnity, embodying a profound and private intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #98004A 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
#98004A
RGB
rgb(152, 0, 74)
HSL
hsl(331°, 100%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 51%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(331°, 100%, 60%)
XYZ
14.1849 7.1698 7.1148
Yxy
7.1698 0.4982 0.2518
Hunter Lab
26.7765 1.8348 0.0546
CIE-Lab
32.1904 57.4986 2.5308

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red152 / 255 (60%)
60%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue74 / 255 (29%)
29%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#98004A 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

#98004A 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 #98004A 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+)

8.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

8.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

8.63:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #98004A 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

#98004A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #98004A;

Text Color

color: #98004A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #98004A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #98004A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #98004A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #98004A 0%, #5f002e 100%);

#98004A Color FAQs

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