#9D1D46 Hex Color
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#9d1d46 is a deeply saturated, authoritative crimson with strong magenta undertones. Its dark, intense character makes it an ideal accent color for high-impact calls to action or urgent design elements. While it carries enough weight to stand alone, it pairs exceptionally well with muted cool grays to soften its aggressive edge. The hex code for this powerful red is #9d1d46.
Questions about #9d1d46
What is #9d1d46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d1d46 is rgb(157, 29, 70), in HSL hsl(341, 69%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 55%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d1d46 for UI design?
Because of its intense saturation, #9d1d46 works best when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with charcoal or soft off-whites to balance its aggressive energy and ensure your interface elements remain readable and professional.
Does #9d1d46 lean warm or cool in appearance?
This color sits on the border of warm and cool due to its distinct magenta base. While it is fundamentally a crimson, the purple undertones give it a cooler, more complex character than standard fire-engine reds.
Is #9d1d46 readable on white or black?
#9d1d46 has a 7.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.69:1 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.