Matte Apple Red
A moderately saturated, warm dark red.
#972A1F
rgb(151, 42, 31)
Color formats
HEX
#972A1F
RGB
rgb(151, 42, 31)
HSL
hsl(5.5, 65.9%, 35.7%)
HSV
hsv(5.5, 79.5%, 59.2%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 72.2%, 79.5%, 40.8%)
Color shades
Lighter tints and darker shades of Matte Apple Red.
Lightest
#EAA098
Lighter
#D85144
Base
#972A1F
Darker
#42120E
Darkest
#000000
Complementary
The opposite hue on the color wheel.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues that harmonise.
Contrast & readability
Where Matte Apple Red works
Matte Apple Red (#972A1F) is a moderately saturated, warm dark red. Its mid-range lightness makes it a flexible choice for buttons, fills and accents that need to read clearly without overpowering a layout. Its warm undertone gives it an energetic, inviting feel — a good fit for friendly, expressive brands.
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