#9C2622 Hex Color
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#9c2622 is a grounded, earthy red reminiscent of brick and terracotta. It carries intensity, making it an effective choice for bold accents or calls to action. Because it provides high contrast with white text at 7.7:1, it remains readable even in smaller sizes. Use this hex code as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background to prevent the design from feeling heavy.
Questions about #9c2622
What is #9c2622 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c2622 is rgb(156, 38, 34), in HSL hsl(2, 64%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 78%, 39%.
How can I use #9c2622 without overpowering a design?
Apply #9c2622 as a ten percent accent rather than a dominant background color to maintain visual balance. It works exceptionally well as a call to action or a subtle border, especially when paired against crisp white or off-white neutrals.
Is #9c2622 readable on white or black?
#9c2622 has a 7.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.71:1 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.