#9D3435 Hex Color
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Think of a weathered brick wall after rain. #9d3435 is a dim, muted brick red with warm terracotta undertones. Its low saturation keeps it earthy instead of loud, which makes it a strong dominant base for rustic and autumn palettes. White text sits comfortably on top at about 7.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. Watch it go muddy in large flat areas, so break it up with cream or sage.
Questions about #9d3435
What is #9d3435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d3435 is rgb(157, 52, 53), in HSL hsl(359, 50%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 66%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d3435?
Cream, sage green, and deep navy all flatter #9d3435 without competing with its muted warmth. Skip bright whites and pure grays, since they make it look duller than it is.
Is #9d3435 a good background for text?
Yes. White text on #9d3435 reaches about 7.1:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body text and even AAA for most sizes. Dark text on top, however, fails badly, so keep type light.
Does #9d3435 read as a warm or cool red?
It reads warm. The orange-leaning undertones pull it toward terracotta and clay, giving it a grounded, rustic feel despite its dark, muted character.
Is #9d3435 readable on white or black?
#9d3435 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.