#9F3A31 Hex Color
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Brick red with a muted, earthen edge. #9f3a31 is dark and rather desaturated, so it works best as a dominant base or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. Cream and sage greens flatter it well. White text on this hex code reaches about 6.7:1 contrast, enough for small body text.
Questions about #9f3a31
What is #9f3a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f3a31 is rgb(159, 58, 49), in HSL hsl(5, 53%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 69%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f3a31?
Sage green, cream, and deep teal all flatter #9f3a31. Its low saturation keeps it from overpowering softer neutrals, which makes it a steady anchor in warm, rustic palettes.
Is #9f3a31 readable on white or black?
#9f3a31 has a 6.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.