#9F3043 Hex Color
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Dark and softly muted, brick red sits between terracotta and wine. #9f3043 carries warmth without shouting, which makes it a solid base for moody layouts and autumn palettes. It reads richer against cream or muted gold than stark white, where it can look flat. White text hits about 7.1:1 contrast on this hex code, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #9f3043
What is #9f3043 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f3043 is rgb(159, 48, 67), in HSL hsl(350, 54%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 58%, 38%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f3043?
Cream and muted olive flatter #9f3043 better than stark white, which can wash it out. Use it as a dominant base with warm neutrals, then add one dark accent for depth.
Is #9f3043 readable on white or black?
#9f3043 has a 7.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.97:1 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.