#9B1C31 Hex Color
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This saturated, dark brick red commands attention without feeling neon. Because it carries such intense warmth and weight, #9b1c31 works best as a 10% accent or a striking call-to-action button rather than a full background. Pair it with cool, muted teals to balance its aggressive, earthy heat. Since white text reads clearly against it, this hex code is an effective choice for high-impact UI components.
Questions about #9b1c31
What is #9b1c31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1c31 is rgb(155, 28, 49), in HSL hsl(350, 69%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 68%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #9b1c31?
Pair #9b1c31 with cool, muted teals or soft grays to effectively balance its aggressive, earthy heat. These neutral or complementary tones prevent the intense warmth of the red from overwhelming your design while maintaining a professional visual hierarchy.
Is #9b1c31 suitable for text in UI design?
#9b1c31 is best used as a high-impact accent color rather than a background or primary text color. Because it is quite dark and saturated, it functions effectively as a bold call-to-action button where white or light-colored text provides the necessary contrast.
Is #9b1c31 readable on white or black?
#9b1c31 has a 8.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.60:1 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.