#9C1919 Hex Color

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#9c1919 is a deep, muted red with strong earthy undertones that provide a serious, grounded mood. Because of its intensity, it works best as a primary branding color or a bold accent rather than a full page background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or soft cream. White text provides high legibility over this hex code for accessible interface design.

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What is #9c1919 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #9c1919 is rgb(156, 25, 25), in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 84%, 39%.

What colors pair best with #9c1919?

This earthy red functions best when paired with neutral, low-contrast colors to balance its inherent intensity. It creates a professional, grounded aesthetic when used alongside charcoal or warm cream tones, which prevent the color from appearing too aggressive.

Is #9c1919 readable on white or black?

#9c1919 has a 8.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.56:1 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.

#9C1919 Hex Color

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