#9B0E04 Hex Color
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Dark red with a maroon lean. #9b0e04 carries a deep, muted warmth that reads serious instead of loud, which suits wine branding and moody backgrounds. White text clears WCAG AA easily at roughly 8.5:1 contrast. Give it the dominant role in a palette; next to bright white it can lose some of its depth.
Questions about #9b0e04
What is #9b0e04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b0e04 is rgb(155, 14, 4), in HSL hsl(4, 95%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 97%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b0e04?
Warm neutrals and muted metallics flatter it most. Try pairing #9b0e04 with charcoal, brass yellow, or soft cream for a rich, formal palette. Cool grays tend to flatten its warmth.
Is #9b0e04 readable on white or black?
#9b0e04 has a 8.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.