#9C3F28 Hex Color
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Reach for brick red when a design needs warmth without shouting. #9c3f28 is a dark, muted red with terracotta undertones, mellow rather than fiery. It works best as a base or supporting tone, and white text passes AA against it at roughly 6.7:1. Pair it with sage or cream for a rustic autumn palette.
Questions about #9c3f28
What is #9c3f28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c3f28 is rgb(156, 63, 40), in HSL hsl(12, 59%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 74%, 39%.
What text color works best on #9c3f28?
White text on #9c3f28 reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text falls short, so keep type light on this shade.
What colors pair well with #9c3f28?
Cream, deep navy, and sage all flatter #9c3f28. Its muted warmth benefits from cooler or paler neighbors so it never reads muddy.
Is #9c3f28 readable on white or black?
#9c3f28 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.