#9E1800 Hex Color
Dark maroon with a slow burn
Reach for #9e1800 when a wine label, autumn campaign, or moody brand needs a red with weight. This dark maroon is muted and warm, reading serious rather than fiery. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base or a color for large type, though fine details can sink into its depth. White text sits clearly on top at about 8.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. The hex code #9e1800 flatters muted golds and cool grays.
Questions about #9e1800
What is #9e1800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1800 is rgb(158, 24, 0), in HSL hsl(9, 100%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 100%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1800?
Muted golds, warm creams, and cool grays all flatter #9e1800 without fighting its depth. For a moodier palette, pair it with charcoal or a desaturated slate blue.
What mood does #9e1800 convey?
Its low lightness and muted saturation read as serious, warm, and a little mysterious, closer to wine and leather than alarm. It suits luxury packaging, formal design, and autumn themes better than high-energy sales graphics.
Is #9e1800 readable on white or black?
#9e1800 has a 8.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.58:1 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.