#9B1523 Hex Color
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Dark maroon with a muted, wine-like depth. #9b1523 reads warm and serious, so it works best as a dominant base in branding, packaging, or autumn palettes. Its low lightness gives white text strong contrast, around 8.3:1, which clears WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with soft gold or dusty rose for a richer feel than plain white.
Questions about #9b1523
What is #9b1523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1523 is rgb(155, 21, 35), in HSL hsl(354, 76%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 86%, 77%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b1523?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm gray pair well with #9b1523 because their soft saturation matches its own and keeps a palette cohesive. Charcoal works for formal layouts, while bright primaries tend to overpower it.
Is #9b1523 readable on white or black?
#9b1523 has a 8.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.52:1 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.