What color is #9B2B0D?

#9B2B0D is a dark, vivid reddish brown. In RGB it is rgb(155, 43, 13), and in HSL hsl(13, 85%, 33%).

Is #9B2B0D accessible as text?

On white, #9B2B0D has a contrast ratio of 7.65:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.75:1 (fails). For text placed on #9B2B0D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9B2B0D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-800 (#9F2D00).

What colors go well with #9B2B0D?

#9B2B0D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D7D9C. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9B2B0D below.

Is #9B2B0D good for buttons?

#9B2B0D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #9B2B0D — black text only reaches 2.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9B2B0D the same as CSS brown?

No — #9B2B0D is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#9B2B0D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9B2B0D

Not just a swatch — here's how #9B2B0D works with other colors. Named schemes with #9B2B0D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9B2B0D Secondary #B76323 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Cherry Red as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9B2B0D Anchor #3A2A20 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #959665 Secondary #3B3833

Cherry Red anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9B2B0D Secondary #7B4926 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #42503A Anchor #5A222D

Cherry Red plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #9B2B0D Surface #F3E7D6 Anchor #5F2036 Accent #E6C2C1 Secondary #332B2D

Cherry Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #9B2B0D Secondary #9E756B Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Cherry Red is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Cherry Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #9B2B0D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 94/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 34/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 56/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 86/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 58/100

Moderate

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 91/100

Very high

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 10/100

Very low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9B2B0D

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People also use #9B2B0D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F2D1C8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9C5B0D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #9B2B0D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9B2B0D;
  --color-base-rgb: 155 43 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(46.1% 0.153 34.8);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #F9C3B4;
  --color-300: #EE9981;
  --color-400: #DF7153;
  --color-500: #C55030;
  --color-600: #96432C;
  --color-700: #6A3425;
  --color-800: #45251C;
  --color-900: #2A1813;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-red: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#F9C3B4',
    300: '#EE9981',
    400: '#DF7153',
    500: '#C55030',
    600: '#96432C',
    700: '#6A3425',
    800: '#45251C',
    900: '#2A1813',
  },
}

$base: #9B2B0D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #F9C3B4;
$base-300: #EE9981;
$base-400: #DF7153;
$base-500: #C55030;
$base-600: #96432C;
$base-700: #6A3425;
$base-800: #45251C;
$base-900: #2A1813;
$base-hover: #7D230A;
$base-subtle: #EDB9AB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9B2B0D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9C3B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE9981",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF7153",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C55030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#96432C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A3425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45251C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9B2B0D

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