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Marsala

#97201E

A rich, deep reddish-brown color reminiscent of the wine named after the town of Marsala in Sicily.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
WarmthRichnessLuxury
Mood
SophisticatedInvitingAutumnal

Personality & Symbolism

BoldConfidentElegant
Cultural Symbolism

Passion, Strength, Connection to Earth

Recommended Use

Ideal for creating a luxurious and elegant ambiance, particularly in interior design, fashion, and graphic design.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#97201E
+
#1d9395
Split Complementary
#1d955b
#97201E
#1d5795
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue1°
Saturation67%
Lightness35%
This is a medium-toned color with high saturation. It falls in the red hue family (1°).

Technical Values

HEX#97201E
RGBrgb(151, 32, 30)
HSLhsl(1, 67%, 35%)
CMYK0%, 79%, 80%, 41%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #97201E;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
8.26:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
2.54:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 1°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

This mid-range lightness (35%) creates a balanced visual presence — neither heavy nor ethereal. It works well for both text and interactive elements.

Saturation Impact

The high saturation (67%) creates a vibrant, attention-demanding presence. Highly saturated colors are processed faster by the human brain — reaction time decreases by approximately 50ms compared to desaturated variants.

Design Applications

Food & Beverage

Stimulates appetite and conveys urgency — ideal for restaurant branding, food packaging, and sale promotions.

Health & Vitality

Represents life energy and passion — great for fitness brands, health apps, and wellness products.

CTAs & Accents

High saturation draws attention — use for primary buttons, notification badges, and important interactive elements.

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