#9D0208 Hex Color
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This dark, saturated red feels serious and intense, leaning toward a warm maroon. Because of its weight, it works best as a primary accent color to ground moody palettes rather than a full-page background. Try pairing this shade with cool grays or off-white to create a balanced contrast. The hex code for this deep, powerful tone is #9d0208.
Questions about #9d0208
What is #9d0208 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d0208 is rgb(157, 2, 8), in HSL hsl(358, 97%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 95%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9d0208?
Because #9d0208 carries significant visual weight, it balances well with neutral tones like cool gray or off-white. Using these lighter contrasts prevents the deep red from feeling overwhelming, while providing a clean backdrop for your primary color to stand out effectively.
How should I use #9d0208 in a design project?
Use #9d0208 as a deliberate, heavy accent rather than a full-page background color. It works excellently for call-to-action buttons or subtle highlights that need to command attention without consuming the entire layout, ensuring the user experience remains focused and intentional.
Is #9d0208 readable on white or black?
#9d0208 has a 8.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.44:1 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.