#9D241F Hex Color
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#9d241f is a brick red with high saturation and low lightness, which gives it a warm, grounded weight. It works best as an accent or for large type, and white text on it reaches about 7.8:1 contrast, so it handles small copy well. Pair it with cream or sage to keep its rustic richness from turning muddy.
Questions about #9d241f
What is #9d241f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d241f is rgb(157, 36, 31), in HSL hsl(2, 67%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 80%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d241f?
Cream and sage soften its rustic warmth, while charcoal brings out its serious side. Avoid pairing it with bright oranges, which make the red read muddy at large sizes.
Is #9d241f readable on white or black?
#9d241f has a 7.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.70:1 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.