#9D2730 Hex Color
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Dark and richly saturated, brick red sits between crimson and terracotta with a warm, earthy pull. #9d2730 works best as a supporting tone or bold accent; across a full background it can feel heavy. It reads sharper against cream or deep navy than plain white. White text over the hex code #9d2730 clears WCAG AA contrast, even at small sizes.
Questions about #9d2730
What is #9d2730 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d2730 is rgb(157, 39, 48), in HSL hsl(355, 60%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 75%, 69%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d2730?
Cream and warm beige soften #9d2730 without washing it out, while deep navy makes it read richer. Avoid pale grays nearby, which pull out a muddy undertone.
Is #9d2730 readable on white or black?
#9d2730 has a 7.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.76:1 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.