#9C151C

Color Details

HEX
#9C151C
RGB
rgb(156, 21, 28)
HSL
hsl(357, 76%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 87%, 82%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 8.28:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c151c
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
White on #9c151c
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA
#9c151c on Black
Contrast 2.54:1 Fail
#9c151c on White
Contrast 8.28:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b04449
#c47377
#d7a1a4
#7d1116
#5e0d11
#3e080b

Complement & Analogous

#159d96
#9d5215
#9d1560

Triadic

#1c9d15
#151c9d

Monochrome

#3e080b #5e0d11 #9c151c #c47377 #d7a1a4 #ebd0d2

Analogous

#9d1560 #ba5b90 #9c151c #b17544 #9d5215 #7e4211

Complementary Mix

#5e0d11 #9c151c #c47377 #159d96 #67bfbb #0e6662

Nearby Colors

#9c151b
#9c151d
#9c150c
#9c152c

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About #9C151C

#9C151C converts to RGB(156, 21, 28) and HSL(357, 76%, 35%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#9C151C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C151C?
RGB: 156, 21, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 21, 28)
Is #9C151C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C151C?
Complement: #159d96.
Does #9C151C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 8.28:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.54:1 (Fails AA).