#9C3A6B Hex Color
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#9c3a6b is a dark, warm pink with muted berry and violet undertones. Its fairly strong saturation gives it depth, while its low lightness creates a moody, serious feel. This hex code works well as a supporting tone for cosmetics, romance, fashion, and floral designs. White text has about 6.5:1 contrast, suitable for small body text.
Questions about #9c3a6b
What is #9c3a6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c3a6b is rgb(156, 58, 107), in HSL hsl(330, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 31%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c3a6b in a design?
#9c3a6b pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, dusty mauve, and muted olive because its warm berry depth benefits from softer neutrals and restrained contrast. Use cream for a gentler composition, charcoal for sharper text, and muted olive for an earthy counterpoint.
Is #9c3a6b readable on white or black?
#9c3a6b has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.