#9C3F2A Hex Color
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The hex code #9c3f2a describes a muted brick red that carries a heavy, grounded warmth. Because of its low saturation, it functions best as a 10% accent rather than a full page background, where it can appear muddy. White text reads clearly against this shade with a 6.6:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for UI buttons or bold graphic elements.
Questions about #9c3f2a
What is #9c3f2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c3f2a is rgb(156, 63, 42), in HSL hsl(11, 58%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 73%, 39%.
Where should I use #9c3f2a in a user interface?
#9c3f2a functions best as a purposeful 10% accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a background. Because of its lower saturation, it avoids the muddy appearance often found in larger, full-page blocks of similar reddish tones.
What colors pair well with #9c3f2a?
Is #9c3f2a readable on white or black?
#9c3f2a has a 6.64:1 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.