#9B1834 Hex Color
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The hex code #9b1834 is a dark, saturated red with subtle berry-purple undertones and a serious, dramatic presence. Its intensity suits sports branding, wine packaging, sales graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or dominant base with cream and charcoal. White text achieves about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio, supporting clear headings and buttons.
Questions about #9b1834
What is #9b1834 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1834 is rgb(155, 24, 52), in HSL hsl(347, 73%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 66%, 39%.
Which colors pair well with #9b1834 in a palette?
Cream and charcoal pair especially well with #9b1834, balancing its saturated berry-red depth with lightness and restraint. Use cream for backgrounds, charcoal for supporting text, and #9b1834 as a focused accent or strong base in the palette.
Does #9b1834 read as warm or cool?
#9b1834 reads as a deep, slightly cool-leaning red because its berry-purple undertones temper the warmth of its red base, making it feel more like a rich berry or wine shade than an orange-red. That balance gives it a dramatic, refined character.
Is #9b1834 readable on white or black?
#9b1834 has a 8.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.57:1 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.