#9E1F09 Hex Color
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Far from a bright fire-engine shade, #9e1f09 is a dark brick red with burnt terracotta warmth. Its low lightness keeps it grounded instead of flashy, so it works as a bold accent or 10% color, not a full background. Pair it with deep teal for contrast or cream for rustic warmth. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 7.9:1, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #9e1f09
What is #9e1f09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1f09 is rgb(158, 31, 9), in HSL hsl(9, 89%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 94%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1f09?
Deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream all flatter #9e1f09. Teal sharpens its warmth, charcoal keeps the mood moody and grounded, and cream leans into its rustic side. Avoid bright oranges nearby, since they muddy the red.
Is #9e1f09 readable on white or black?
#9e1f09 has a 7.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 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.