#9E0B0F Hex Color
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#9e0b0f is a saturated, deep red that commands immediate attention without the aggressiveness of brighter tones. Because of its intense, moody weight, this shade works best as a 10% accent rather than a full background color. Pair it with soft, muted grays or creams to balance its warmth. White text offers excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring readability in formal design layouts.
Questions about #9e0b0f
What is #9e0b0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e0b0f is rgb(158, 11, 15), in HSL hsl(358, 87%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 91%, 38%.
How do I balance the intensity of #9e0b0f in a layout?
#9e0b0f works best as a limited 10% accent rather than a primary background because of its heavy, saturated nature. Pairing it with soft, muted creams or light grays allows the warmth to pop without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #9e0b0f readable on white or black?
#9e0b0f has a 8.37:1 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.