#9B0603 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red carries a serious weight that commands attention. Because of its deep intensity, #9b0603 works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid overwhelming a design. Pair it with soft cream or light gray to balance its aggression. It maintains a strong 8.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, making it a functional choice for bold, readable typography.
Questions about #9b0603
What is #9b0603 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b0603 is rgb(155, 6, 3), in HSL hsl(1, 96%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 98%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b0603 in a design?
This deep red works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones like cream or soft gray. These pairings mitigate the aggressive intensity of #9b0603, ensuring your layout remains balanced and readable rather than visually overwhelming or overly dark.
Is #9b0603 readable on white or black?
#9b0603 has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.