#9C3A3D Hex Color
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#9c3a3d is a dark, muted red with warm terracotta undertones. Its restrained saturation gives branding, autumn palettes, and rustic layouts a grounded, serious mood. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty pink rather than a full-page background. The hex code #9c3a3d supports white body text at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #9c3a3d
What is #9c3a3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c3a3d is rgb(156, 58, 61), in HSL hsl(358, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 61%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c3a3d?
Pair #9c3a3d with cream, dusty pink, or warm beige for a softer palette, or use charcoal for stronger definition; these combinations balance its muted red base without making the design feel overly bright.
Does #9c3a3d read as warm or cool?
#9c3a3d reads as a warm red because its muted base leans toward terracotta rather than blue; that earthy bias makes it well suited to autumn palettes, rustic layouts, and grounded brand accents.
Can white text be used on #9c3a3d?
Yes, #9c3a3d provides about a 6.8:1 contrast ratio with white text, which meets WCAG AA for normal text; still check the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your complete design before publishing.
Is #9c3a3d readable on white or black?
#9c3a3d has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.