#9E3D1F Hex Color
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This dim, earthy red carries a moody and serious weight. Because #9e3d1f is quite unsaturated, it avoids the harshness of a primary red, making it an excellent choice for textured backgrounds or as a secondary accent in athletic branding. It pairs well with cream or light beige to balance the darker tones. The hex code for this mellow shade is #9e3d1f, which supports white text for high contrast.
Questions about #9e3d1f
What is #9e3d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e3d1f is rgb(158, 61, 31), in HSL hsl(14, 67%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 80%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9e3d1f?
Is #9e3d1f a warm or cool color?
#9e3d1f is definitively a warm color, though its lack of high saturation gives it a somber, muted quality compared to bright primary reds. Its warmth remains approachable rather than aggressive, which makes it ideal for branding that needs to feel established and reliable.
Is #9e3d1f readable on white or black?
#9e3d1f has a 6.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.14:1 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.