#9E3D3D Hex Color
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This muted, terracotta-inspired brick red feels grounded and serious. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #9e3d3d functions best as a warm accent color rather than a full-page background. White text pops clearly against it with a 6.6:1 contrast ratio, ensuring excellent readability for UI elements. Pair this hex code with soft, cool grays to balance its rustic energy in branding or editorial design.
Questions about #9e3d3d
What is #9e3d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e3d3d is rgb(158, 61, 61), in HSL hsl(0, 44%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 61%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e3d3d for UI design?
This brick red functions best when grounded by neutral tones. Pair it with charcoal or soft cool grays to balance its intensity, or use a crisp off-white to ensure your text remains accessible and easy to read.
Is #9e3d3d readable on white or black?
#9e3d3d has a 6.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.