#9B1B30 Hex Color
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#9b1b30 is a grounded, saturated brick red with intense, dark undertones. It carries a heavy, serious weight that demands attention without the typical neon glare of brighter reds. As a saturated tone, it excels as an accent color for calls to action or rustic branding. Pair this hex code with cream or soft greys to balance its dark intensity and maintain readability.
Questions about #9b1b30
What is #9b1b30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1b30 is rgb(155, 27, 48), in HSL hsl(350, 70%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 69%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #9b1b30?
Is #9b1b30 readable on white or black?
#9b1b30 has a 8.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.59:1 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.