#9C201C

Color Details

HEX
#9C201C
RGB
rgb(156, 32, 28)
HSL
hsl(2, 70%, 36%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 79%, 82%, 39%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.96:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9c201c
Contrast 2.64:1 Fail
White on #9c201c
Contrast 7.96:1 AAA
#9c201c on Black
Contrast 2.64:1 Fail
#9c201c on White
Contrast 7.96:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b04d49
#c47977
#d7a6a4
#7d1a16
#5e1311
#3e0d0b

Complement & Analogous

#1c989c
#9c601c
#9c1c58

Triadic

#1c9c20
#201c9c

Monochrome

#3e0d0b #5e1311 #9c201c #c47977 #d7a6a4 #ebd2d2

Analogous

#9c1c58 #ba608a #9c201c #b08049 #9c601c #7d4d16

Complementary Mix

#5e1311 #9c201c #c47977 #1c989c #6bbcbf #126365

Nearby Colors

#9c201b
#9c201d
#9c200c
#9c202c

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About #9C201C

#9C201C converts to RGB(156, 32, 28) and HSL(2, 70%, 36%). 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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#9C201C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9C201C?
RGB: 156, 32, 28. Copy as CSS: rgb(156, 32, 28)
Is #9C201C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9C201C?
Complement: #1c989c.
Does #9C201C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.96:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.64:1 (Fails AA).