#9D0000 Hex Color
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This intense, darkened red carries a weight of tradition and seriousness. While too heavy for a primary background, it excels as a high-impact accent or header color for moody, formal branding. Because of its dark saturation, it pairs best with soft creams or warm grays rather than stark white. The hex code for this shade is #9d0000.
Questions about #9d0000
What is #9d0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d0000 is rgb(157, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 38%.
What colors pair best with the #9d0000 hex color?
This deep red works best when balanced by soft creams or warm grays, as stark white can create too harsh a contrast for such a heavy shade. Consider pairing it with charcoal for a grounded, sophisticated, and moody design palette.
Is #9d0000 suitable for large text backgrounds?
Using #9d0000 as a primary background is generally not recommended because its high saturation and darkness can strain the eyes and overwhelm other elements. It functions much better as an accent color for headers, buttons, or small decorative graphic elements.
Is #9d0000 readable on white or black?
#9d0000 has a 8.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.43:1 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.