#9C0015 Hex Color
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Deep, saturated, and a little brooding, #9c0015 sits between wine and maroon. It gives layouts weight without noise, which suits luxury branding, editorial headers, and moody hero sections. Use it as a dominant base with cream type, or thin it out for a softer burgundy wash.
Questions about #9c0015
What is #9c0015 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c0015 is rgb(156, 0, 21), in HSL hsl(352, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 87%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c0015?
Cream, warm gray, and muted gold balance #9c0015 without competing with it. For stronger contrast, try pairing it with teal or deep navy, since cool tones offset its warmth.
Is #9c0015 good for text and backgrounds?
Yes, as a background. White text on #9c0015 reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA, so body text stays legible on top of it.
Is #9c0015 readable on white or black?
#9c0015 has a 8.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.