#9E1010 Hex Color
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This dark, muted red commands attention with a serious, grounded intensity. The hex code #9e1010 leans heavily into shadows, making it a strong choice for moody backgrounds or dramatic branding. It performs best as a dominant base rather than an accent, as its deep saturation can overwhelm smaller elements. White text provides excellent 8.3:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring readability in formal design layouts.
Questions about #9e1010
What is #9e1010 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1010 is rgb(158, 16, 16), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 38%.
Which color combinations work best with #9e1010?
Is #9e1010 readable on white or black?
#9e1010 has a 8.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.53:1 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.