#9E223B Hex Color
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Rich and saturated, #9e223b is a dark warm red with brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong presence suits calls to action, sports branding, autumn themes, and rustic layouts, though it can feel heavy across large areas. Use it as a 10% accent beside cream or charcoal; white text remains highly readable. The hex code is #9e223b.
Questions about #9e223b
What is #9e223b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e223b is rgb(158, 34, 59), in HSL hsl(348, 65%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 63%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e223b?
#9e223b pairs well with warm neutrals, charcoal, and cream, which soften its saturated brick-red character; terracotta reinforces the earthy undertone, while white creates crisp contrast for text, buttons, and small accent areas.
Is #9e223b a warm or cool color?
#9e223b reads as a warm dark red because its hue leans toward brick and terracotta rather than blue or violet, giving the shade an earthy, grounded presence despite its deep saturation.
Is #9e223b readable on white or black?
#9e223b has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.