#9F2438 Hex Color
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Warm and saturated, #9f2438 is a dark red with brick and terracotta undertones. Its strong depth suits calls to action, food branding, sports graphics, and autumn-inspired designs, especially as a focused accent against cream or pale blue. White text remains highly legible on this color, making the hex code practical for buttons and short headings.
Questions about #9f2438
What is #9f2438 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f2438 is rgb(159, 36, 56), in HSL hsl(350, 63%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 65%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f2438?
#9f2438 pairs well with cream and pale blue, which soften its saturated depth without competing with its warm brick undertones. Use those lighter colors for backgrounds, borders, or supporting elements when the red serves as the main accent.
Does #9f2438 read as a warm or cool color?
#9f2438 reads as a warm, saturated dark red because its brick and terracotta undertones lean toward orange rather than blue. That warmth gives the shade an earthy, autumnal mood and makes it especially effective as a focused accent.
Is #9f2438 readable on white or black?
#9f2438 has a 7.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.78:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.