#990500
Vivid Red
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About #990500 Vivid Red
#990500 is a vivid red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 153 red, 5 green, and 0 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 2°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 30%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #990500 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
2°
Hue
100%
Saturation
30%
Lightness
Vivid Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #990500 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #990500 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#990500 on White
Contrast Ratio8.84:1
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Aa#990500 on Black
Contrast Ratio2.38:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #990500 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #990500 |
| RGB | rgb(153, 5, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(2, 100%, 30%) |
| RGB Decimal | 153, 5, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 60.0%, 2.0%, 0.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 97%, 100%, 40% |
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