#9B0615 Hex Color
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Darker than cherry and deeper than brick, #9b0615 is a maroon with real weight. Its low lightness keeps reds from shouting, which suits wine branding, formal layouts, and moody dark mode backgrounds. It works best as a dominant base or accent, not fine detail. White text reads clearly on top at about 8.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #9b0615
What is #9b0615 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b0615 is rgb(155, 6, 21), in HSL hsl(354, 93%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 86%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b0615?
#9b0615 looks rich next to muted golds, dusty rose, and warm creams, which suit its wine-like depth. For contrast, a cool slate blue keeps the palette balanced without clashing.
Is #9b0615 readable on white or black?
#9b0615 has a 8.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.