#991517 Color Information

Hex color code: #991517

#991517 is a dynamic red color. In RGB it is (153, 21, 23), and in HSL it is (359°, 76%, 34%). It is typically applied in digital products.

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Color NameFirebrick

HEX

#991517

RGB

153, 21, 23

HSL

359°, 76%, 34%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 85%, 40%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #991517;
background-color: #991517;
border-color: #991517;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #991517;
border: 2px solid #991517;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#991517]
text-[#991517]
border-[#991517]
shadow-[0_0_10px_991517]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #991517, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #991517; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #991517; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #991517; background-color: #99151715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #99151720; border-left: 4px solid #991517; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #991517; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #991517 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

153, 21, 23

Red: 153 / Green: 21 / Blue: 23

HSL

359°, 76%, 34%

Hue: 359° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 34%

CMYK

0%, 86%, 85%, 40%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 86% / Yellow: 85% / Key: 40%

What color is #991517?

#991517 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

159996

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #991517 to RGB:

rgb(153, 21, 23)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #991517 to HSL:

hsl(359, 76%, 34%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #991517 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 86%, 85%, 40%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#991517 is a striking red color with RGB values of 153, 21, 23 and HSL of 359°, 76%, 34%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #991517 is #159996, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #991559.

Use #991517 in CSS: color: #991517 or background-color: #991517. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #991517

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.47:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #991517?

#991517 is a striking red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #991517?

#991517 in RGB is (153, 21, 23) - 153 red, 21 green, and 23 blue.

How to use #991517 in CSS?

Use #991517 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #991517?

#159996 (complementary), #991559 (analogous), and #550C0D (lighter shade) work well with #991517.