#9E1544 Hex Color
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#9e1544 is a deep raspberry red, saturated but dark enough to read moody rather than loud. Its low lightness makes it a strong accent or highlight, though it can turn muddy across large surfaces. It flatters dusty teal and warm cream, and white text on it reaches about 7.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #9e1544
What is #9e1544 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1544 is rgb(158, 21, 68), in HSL hsl(339, 77%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 57%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1544?
Dusty teal, sage, and warm cream balance its intensity well. On darker palettes, pair it with charcoal or deep plum for a moody, cohesive look.
Is #9e1544 readable on white or black?
#9e1544 has a 7.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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.