#9B0000 Hex Color
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#9b0000 is a dark, saturated red with an intense, moody quality. Because of its heaviness, it functions best as an accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted gold or warm grey to ground its raw, energetic feel. White text remains perfectly legible against the hex code #9b0000, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold graphic details in formal branding.
Questions about #9b0000
What is #9b0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b0000 is rgb(155, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #9b0000?
Pair #9b0000 with muted neutrals like warm gray or muted gold to ground its intense energy. These combinations provide enough visual contrast to let the deep red function as a sophisticated, high-impact accent without overwhelming your design.
Is #9b0000 readable on white or black?
#9b0000 has a 8.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.39:1 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.