#9E3922 Hex Color
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Brick red and terracotta influences give #9e3922 a grounded, rustic quality. This dim, unsaturated shade balances raw energy with a sense of serious stability. Its warmth works well for autumn-themed designs or moody brand palettes requiring a touch of passion. The hex code for this powerful, earthy red is #9e3922.
Questions about #9e3922
What is #9e3922 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e3922 is rgb(158, 57, 34), in HSL hsl(11, 65%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 78%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9e3922?
This rustic brick red pairs beautifully with muted creams, sage greens, or deep charcoal grays to balance its intense warmth. It also functions well alongside cooler slate blues, which create a striking contrast against its earthy, reddish undertones.
Is #9e3922 readable on white or black?
#9e3922 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.