#9B141A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #9b141a sits between red and maroon with a wine-like warmth. Its low lightness makes it a solid base for moody branding, wine labels, and autumn layouts. White text reads clearly on it at about 8.4:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. In large washes it can look flat, so let lighter tones carry the detail.
Questions about #9b141a
What is #9b141a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b141a is rgb(155, 20, 26), in HSL hsl(357, 77%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 83%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b141a?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and warm creams all flatter #9b141a without fighting its depth. For a sharper pairing, try pale sage or a cool slate blue.
Is #9b141a readable on white or black?
#9b141a has a 8.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.