#9A031E Hex Color
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This deep, intense red carries a grounded, serious weight. Because #9a031e is quite dark, it functions best as a 10% accent color rather than a large background field, which can feel heavy. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or warm grays for a sophisticated palette. The hex code for this moody red is #9a031e, and it reads clearly with white text overlays.
Questions about #9a031e
What is #9a031e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a031e is rgb(154, 3, 30), in HSL hsl(349, 96%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 81%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #9a031e?
How should I use #9a031e in a design layout?
Because #9a031e is quite dark and visually heavy, it is most effective as a 10% accent color for buttons, borders, or text highlights. Using it as a large background field often overwhelms the eyes and makes readability a challenge.
Is #9a031e readable on white or black?
#9a031e has a 8.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.