#9E0135 Hex Color
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#9e0135 is a deep, saturated crimson that carries a sense of intense warmth and urgency. While powerful, this shade can feel overwhelming in large blocks, making it an ideal choice for bold accents or high-contrast call-to-action buttons. White text creates a legible 8.4:1 contrast ratio against this hex code, ensuring readability for critical interface elements. It pairs surprisingly well with muted teals or dusty golds.
Questions about #9e0135
What is #9e0135 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e0135 is rgb(158, 1, 53), in HSL hsl(340, 99%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 66%, 38%.
How should I use #9e0135 in interface design?
#9e0135 functions best as a high-impact accent color rather than a primary background shade due to its intensity. Use it for call-to-action buttons or alert text where you need immediate user focus, ensuring white text remains for optimal legibility.
What colors pair well with #9e0135?
Is #9e0135 readable on white or black?
#9e0135 has a 8.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.50:1 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.