#9E1A3E Hex Color
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#9e1a3e is a dark, saturated red with warm reddish and subtle terracotta undertones. Its strong depth brings energy, passion, and seriousness to branding, sales graphics, sports, and autumn-inspired layouts. Use it as a focused accent or call-to-action color rather than a full-page background. This hex code supports white text at about 7.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #9e1a3e
What is #9e1a3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1a3e is rgb(158, 26, 62), in HSL hsl(344, 72%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 61%, 38%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e1a3e?
Pair #9e1a3e with charcoal, warm cream, or muted olive for a grounded palette that softens its saturated, dramatic presence while preserving the red’s rustic warmth and visual authority in branding and editorial layouts.
Is #9e1a3e readable on white or black?
#9e1a3e has a 7.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.67:1 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.