#9E0F1E Hex Color
Dramatic red with warm depth
#9e0f1e is a deep, highly saturated red with warm maroon undertones and a serious, dramatic presence. It works as a dominant brand color or sharp accent in sports, luxury, romance, and caution-focused designs. Pair it with charcoal, cream, or muted gold for controlled contrast. The hex code #9e0f1e supports white text at about an 8.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9e0f1e
What is #9e0f1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e0f1e is rgb(158, 15, 30), in HSL hsl(354, 83%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 91%, 81%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e0f1e?
#9e0f1e pairs well with charcoal for controlled contrast, cream for a softer presentation, and muted gold for a refined accent, creating practical palettes for bold branding, editorial layouts, luxury packaging, and focused interface elements.
Is #9e0f1e readable on white or black?
#9e0f1e has a 8.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.