#9E0101 Hex Color
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#9e0101 is a deep, intense red that carries a heavy, serious mood. Because of its dark saturation, it works best as an accent color or a dramatic base rather than for small text. Pair this shade with soft cream or muted gold to balance its aggression. The hex code for this powerful, traditional red is #9e0101, which offers excellent contrast when supporting white typography.
Questions about #9e0101
What is #9e0101 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e0101 is rgb(158, 1, 1), in HSL hsl(0, 99%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 99%, 38%.
How can I balance the intensity of #9e0101 in a layout?
Use #9e0101 sparingly as an accent against neutral backgrounds to avoid overwhelming the viewer. It pairs effectively with cream or muted gold, which soften the aggressive nature of this deep red while maintaining a sophisticated, high-contrast look.
Is #9e0101 suitable for body text or small elements?
Avoid using #9e0101 for small text or body paragraphs because its dark, heavy saturation creates poor readability and eye strain. It is much better suited for large, impactful headers or as a striking background element where typography can be white.
Is #9e0101 readable on white or black?
#9e0101 has a 8.54:1 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.