What color is #9D110F?

#9D110F is a dark, vivid brown. In RGB it is rgb(157, 17, 15), and in HSL hsl(1, 83%, 34%).

Is #9D110F accessible as text?

On white, #9D110F has a contrast ratio of 8.33:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.52:1 (fails). For text placed on #9D110F, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #9D110F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-800 (#9F0712).

What colors go well with #9D110F?

#9D110F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0F9C9F. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #9D110F below.

Is #9D110F good for buttons?

#9D110F works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #9D110F — black text only reaches 2.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #9D110F the same as CSS brown?

No — #9D110F is not the CSS named color brown, but brown (#A52A2A) is the closest CSS named color.

#9D110F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #9D110F

Not just a swatch — here's how #9D110F works with other colors. Named schemes with #9D110F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #9D110F Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #9D110F Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F0E2D0 Accent #969664 Secondary #3C3833

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 #9D110F Secondary #7B4927 Surface #EAD9C0 Accent #43503A Anchor #5A222E

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 #9D110F Surface #F3E6D6 Anchor #5F2037 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 #9D110F Secondary #9C6E67 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 #9D110F 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 96/100

Warm

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

Softness 31/100

Low

Firm and assertive — carries weight and contrast.

Depth 58/100

Moderate

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 58/100

Moderate

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

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 85/100

Very high

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

Surface fit 11/100

Very low

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

Print safety 81/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #9D110F

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People also use #9D110F with

Medium Violet Red Ginger Dark Cyan Gainsboro Espresso

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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F1CAC9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #9F410F — 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 #9D110F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #9D110F;
  --color-base-rgb: 157 17 15;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(44.4% 0.172 28.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F0;
  --color-100: #FDD9D9;
  --color-200: #F8B6B4;
  --color-300: #ED8482;
  --color-400: #DE5754;
  --color-500: #C33431;
  --color-600: #952F2D;
  --color-700: #692726;
  --color-800: #441D1C;
  --color-900: #2A1413;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-red: {
    50: '#FEF1F0',
    100: '#FDD9D9',
    200: '#F8B6B4',
    300: '#ED8482',
    400: '#DE5754',
    500: '#C33431',
    600: '#952F2D',
    700: '#692726',
    800: '#441D1C',
    900: '#2A1413',
  },
}

$base: #9D110F;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEF1F0;
$base-100: #FDD9D9;
$base-200: #F8B6B4;
$base-300: #ED8482;
$base-400: #DE5754;
$base-500: #C33431;
$base-600: #952F2D;
$base-700: #692726;
$base-800: #441D1C;
$base-900: #2A1413;
$base-hover: #7F0E0C;
$base-subtle: #ECAEAD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#9D110F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B6B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8482",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE5754",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33431",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952F2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692726",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1413",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #9D110F

Color Lab

Pairs with #9D110F

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