#9C2914 Hex Color
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Dark and strongly saturated, #9c2914 blends red with earthy brown undertones for a warm terracotta impression. Its intensity brings urgency and confidence to branding, calls to action, sports graphics, and autumn palettes. Use it as a focused accent or for large text, pairing it with muted sage or cream. The hex code #9c2914 supports clear white text.
Questions about #9c2914
What is #9c2914 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c2914 is rgb(156, 41, 20), in HSL hsl(9, 77%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 87%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c2914?
Does #9c2914 read as a warm or cool color?
#9c2914 reads as warm because its strongly saturated red base carries earthy brown undertones, giving the shade more visual heat than a blue-based red; it feels especially warm beside cool grays or blue-greens.
Is #9c2914 readable on white or black?
#9c2914 has a 7.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.