#9E2E2C

Color Details

HEX
#9E2E2C
RGB
rgb(158, 46, 44)
HSL
hsl(1, 56%, 40%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 71%, 72%, 38%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 7.29:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #9e2e2c
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
White on #9e2e2c
Contrast 7.29:1 AAA
#9e2e2c on Black
Contrast 2.88:1 Fail
#9e2e2c on White
Contrast 7.29:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#b15856
#c58280
#d8abab
#7e2523
#5f1c1a
#3f1212

Complement & Analogous

#2d9d9f
#9f682d
#9f2d64

Triadic

#2d9f2f
#2f2d9f

Monochrome

#3f1212 #5f1c1a #9e2e2c #c58280 #d8abab #ecd5d5

Analogous

#9f2d64 #bc6c93 #9e2e2c #b28657 #9f682d #7f5324

Complementary Mix

#5f1c1a #9e2e2c #c58280 #2d9d9f #77bfc1 #1d6667

Nearby Colors

#9e2e2b
#9e2e2d
#9e2e1c
#9e2e3c

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About #9E2E2C

#9E2E2C converts to RGB(158, 46, 44) and HSL(1, 56%, 40%). 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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#9E2E2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #9E2E2C?
RGB: 158, 46, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(158, 46, 44)
Is #9E2E2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #9E2E2C?
Complement: #2d9d9f.
Does #9E2E2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 7.29:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 2.88:1 (Fails AA).