#9D3C17 Hex Color
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#9d3c17 is a dark, muted red with earthy brown and orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel, while its warmth adds energy and urgency. Use it as a strong accent in food, sports, or caution-focused branding, paired with cream or charcoal. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 6.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #9d3c17
What is #9d3c17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d3c17 is rgb(157, 60, 23), in HSL hsl(17, 74%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 85%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d3c17?
Is #9d3c17 readable on white or black?
#9d3c17 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.