Red

The color #991717 is a red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 153, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 74%, 35%.

Color Values for #991717

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HEX:
#991717
RGB:
rgb(153,23,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,74%,35%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 85%, 85%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #991717

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #991717. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 60%
Green: 9%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #991717

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #991717

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #991717

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #991717

The complementary color for #991717 is #179B9B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #991717

The analogous colors for #991717 are #9B1759 and #9B5917. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #991717

The triadic colors for #991717 are #179B17 and #17179B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #991717

These are the darker variations of #991717. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #7A1212 and #5C0E0E. This progression shows how #991717 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #991717

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AD4545 and #C27474. This progression shows how #991717. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #991717

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #991717. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #991717

Companies and brands that incorporate #991717 in their visual identity.

#991717 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #991717. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #991717 is a red with RGB values of 153, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 74%, 35%.

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