#9E3A14 Hex Color
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This dim, brownish-red hue evokes a sense of moody intensity and grounded warmth. Because of its dark, earthy saturation, #9e3a14 functions best as a striking accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with muted teal or slate gray to balance its natural heat. White text maintains great readability against this hex code, ensuring accessibility in high-contrast design layouts.
Questions about #9e3a14
What is #9e3a14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e3a14 is rgb(158, 58, 20), in HSL hsl(17, 78%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 87%, 38%.
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Is #9e3a14 readable on white or black?
#9e3a14 has a 6.84:1 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.