#9E1838 Hex Color
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#9e1838 is a rich, saturated brick red that commands immediate attention. Its intensity makes it perfect for high-impact accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large background areas. This shade pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to balance its aggressive nature. The hex code for this powerful red is #9e1838, which maintains excellent contrast against white text for readable interface designs.
Questions about #9e1838
What is #9e1838 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1838 is rgb(158, 24, 56), in HSL hsl(346, 74%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 65%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1838?
#9e1838 works best when balanced against softer, neutral tones that ground its intense saturation. Try pairing it with warm grey or creamy off-whites to let the red stand out as an accent without overwhelming your interface design.
Is #9e1838 readable on white or black?
#9e1838 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.