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Deep Jujube Red
Deep Jujube Red
#60281EClick to copy
Deep Jujube Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(96, 40, 30)Copy
HSLhsl(9, 52%, 25%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(9, 69%, 38%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 58%, 69%, 62%)Copy
Deep Jujube Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#60281E
Click to copy#1E5660
Click to copyAnalogous
#601E35
Click to copy#60491E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1E6049
Click to copy#1E3560
Click to copyMonochromatic
#60281E
Click to copy#9D5447
Click to copy#C78E83
Click to copy#120806
Click to copy#000000
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyDeep Jujube Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
11.54 : 1
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Black background #000000
1.82 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
10.59 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
1.09 : 1
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Deep Jujube Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Deep Jujube Red Color Introduction
Definition
Deep Jujube Red (HEX #60281E) has the RGB value rgb(96, 40, 30), the HSL value hsl(9°, 52%, 25%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 58%, 69%, 62%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Deep Jujube Red is #1E5660, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #601E35 and #60491E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1E6049, #1E3560) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Deep Jujube Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Deep Jujube Red has a contrast ratio of 11.54:1 against white and 1.82:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AAA, making body text highly readable.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Deep Jujube Red has a lightness of 25% and a saturation of 52%, steady and powerful as a background or primary color, pairing well with light text for good readability; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A deep red like jujube, warm and composed — a sofa palette for a whiskey bar.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Deep Jujube Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Deep Jujube Red is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Deep Jujube Red Featured In
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