#9D383C Hex Color
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#9d383c is a dark, muted red with warm terracotta and brick undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, serious mood, while the red base adds energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and moody interfaces. As a hex code, #9d383c supports white text at about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #9d383c
What is #9d383c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d383c is rgb(157, 56, 60), in HSL hsl(358, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 62%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d383c?
#9d383c pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, and warm cream because its dark, softened red gains structure from cool gray-green and light contrast from a pale neutral in a balanced palette. Use charcoal for text or framing, then reserve cream for larger surfaces and breathing room.
Is #9d383c suitable for text backgrounds?
#9d383c provides about 6.9:1 contrast with white, so it passes WCAG AA for normal body text and works well as a dark background in most interface layouts with clear hierarchy. White text remains the clearest choice, while black text lacks sufficient contrast for small type.
Is #9d383c readable on white or black?
#9d383c has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.