#9D004F Hex Color
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This deep, saturated berry tone commands attention. It works best as a bold accent or highlight rather than a dominant background color. The hex code for this intense shade is #9d004f. Because of its dark value, white text provides excellent readability against it, reaching 8.2:1 contrast. Use it sparingly in UI designs to create impact without overwhelming the overall layout.
Questions about #9d004f
What is #9d004f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d004f is rgb(157, 0, 79), in HSL hsl(330, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 50%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d004f?
Deep berry tones like #9d004f work best when balanced by neutral, lighter companions that let the richness breathe. Pairing it with a soft cream or a cool slate gray creates sophisticated contrast that prevents the vibrant magenta undertones from feeling too overwhelming.
Is #9d004f readable on white or black?
#9d004f has a 8.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.