#9B1E38 Hex Color
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This intense brick red carries a heavy, serious weight that demands attention. Because #9b1e38 is so saturated and dark, it functions best as a small accent color rather than a large background field. Use it sparingly to draw the eye toward calls to action or UI highlights. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, ensuring accessibility for your designs.
Questions about #9b1e38
What is #9b1e38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b1e38 is rgb(155, 30, 56), in HSL hsl(348, 68%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 81%, 64%, 39%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I use #9b1e38 in my UI designs?
Because #9b1e38 is heavily saturated, it works best as a surgical accent for primary buttons or error states rather than a background. It commands immediate attention, so use it sparingly to guide user focus toward critical actions or key interface highlights.
Is #9b1e38 readable on white or black?
#9b1e38 has a 7.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 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.