#9D3A26 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #9d3a26 is a warm reddish brown with terracotta undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, rustic character, while the rich red base adds energy and urgency. The hex code #9d3a26 works well as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food branding, and moody interfaces. White text provides about 6.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #9d3a26
What is #9d3a26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d3a26 is rgb(157, 58, 38), in HSL hsl(10, 61%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 76%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d3a26?
The #9d3a26 hex color pairs well with light neutrals, muted greens, and charcoal, balancing its warm terracotta base with softer contrast for autumn palettes, editorial layouts, packaging, and grounded interface accents.
Is #9d3a26 a warm or cool color?
The #9d3a26 hex color reads as warm because its red base and terracotta undertones outweigh its muted, brown-leaning saturation, giving layouts an earthy, grounded feel rather than a cool or crisp appearance.
What color complements #9d3a26?
A blue-green or muted teal complements #9d3a26 by balancing its warm red-orange base with a cooler opposing hue, creating lively contrast for buttons, illustrations, and accent palettes without relying on a harsh, fully saturated pairing.
Is #9d3a26 readable on white or black?
#9d3a26 has a 6.84:1 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.