#9E1F23 Hex Color
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Far from a bright fire-truck red, #9e1f23 is a dark brick red with an earthy, terracotta undertone. Its deep saturation feels bold and grounded rather than loud, which suits rustic branding, autumn palettes, and warm accents. White text reads clearly against it at roughly 7.9:1 contrast, above the WCAG AA threshold for small type. It works best as an accent or supporting tone; stretched across large areas it can turn muddy. Warm golds and olive greens flatter it well.
Questions about #9e1f23
What is #9e1f23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e1f23 is rgb(158, 31, 35), in HSL hsl(358, 67%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 78%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e1f23?
Warm golds, olive greens, and cream flatter #9e1f23 best. Its earthy undertone keeps those pairings feeling rustic rather than loud, while bright pinks tend to fight its muted depth.
Is #9e1f23 readable on white or black?
#9e1f23 has a 7.85:1 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.