#9E0000 Hex Color
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A dark, intense red, #9e0000 carries significant weight and saturation. It reads as serious and commanding, though it often appears muddy when used as a full background. Try using this shade as a powerful accent against cool, slate grays. Because white text remains highly readable against this hex code, it performs well for high-contrast buttons and bold headers.
Questions about #9e0000
What is #9e0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e0000 is rgb(158, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 38%.
How should I use #9e0000 in a design project?
#9e0000 functions best as a bold accent color rather than a large background, as its high saturation can feel heavy or muddy in large blocks. Use it for call-to-action buttons or headers where you need immediate visual impact.
What colors pair well with #9e0000?
This deep red creates a sophisticated balance when paired with cool, muted neutrals like slate or soft grays, which neutralize its intensity. Avoid pairing it with other warm, saturated colors to prevent visual vibration and maintain legibility.
Is #9e0000 readable on white or black?
#9e0000 has a 8.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.45:1 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.