#9E1B0D Hex Color
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Dark brick red with a warm, earthen glow. #9e1b0d is saturated enough to read bold but sits low on the lightness scale, which gives it a mellow, rustic weight. It earns its keep as an accent or call-to-action color, since full backgrounds can turn muddy. Cream and sage flatter it well. White text hits about 8.0:1 contrast on this hex code, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #9e1b0d
What is #9e1b0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1b0d is rgb(158, 27, 13), in HSL hsl(6, 85%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 92%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1b0d?
Cream, sage, and warm sand soften its intensity, while deep teal makes it stand out. For rustic palettes, try it with terracotta or olive tones.
Is #9e1b0d readable on white or black?
#9e1b0d has a 8.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.61:1 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.