#9E3B43 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #9e3b43 is a warm reddish tone with brick and terracotta undertones. Its low lightness and restrained saturation create a serious, grounded mood while retaining enough energy for emphasis. The hex code works well in rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and moody interfaces. White text reaches about a 6.6:1 contrast ratio here.
Questions about #9e3b43
What is #9e3b43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e3b43 is rgb(158, 59, 67), in HSL hsl(355, 46%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 58%, 38%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e3b43 in a design palette?
Where does #9e3b43 work best in a design?
#9e3b43 works best as a supporting tone or focused accent, especially in rustic branding, food packaging, autumn campaigns, and bold interface controls. Its muted darkness can feel heavy across a full layout, so balance it with light neutrals.
Is #9e3b43 readable on white or black?
#9e3b43 has a 6.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.16:1 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.