#9D1521 Color Information

Hex color code: #9D1521

A eye-catching red shade, #9D1521 appears as (157, 21, 33) in RGB and (355°, 76%, 35%) in HSL. It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameBrown

HEX

#9D1521

RGB

157, 21, 33

HSL

355°, 76%, 35%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 79%, 38%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #9D1521;
background-color: #9D1521;
border-color: #9D1521;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #9D1521;
border: 2px solid #9D1521;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#9D1521]
text-[#9D1521]
border-[#9D1521]
shadow-[0_0_10px_9D1521]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #9D1521, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #9D1521; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #9D1521; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #9D1521; background-color: #9D152115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #9D152120; border-left: 4px solid #9D1521; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #9D1521; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #9D1521 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

157, 21, 33

Red: 157 / Green: 21 / Blue: 33

HSL

355°, 76%, 35%

Hue: 355° / Saturation: 76% / Lightness: 35%

CMYK

0%, 87%, 79%, 38%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 87% / Yellow: 79% / Key: 38%

What color is #9D1521?

#9D1521 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

159D92

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #9D1521 to RGB:

rgb(157, 21, 33)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #9D1521 to HSL:

hsl(355, 76%, 35%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #9D1521 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 87%, 79%, 38%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A eye-catching red tone, #9D1521 has RGB (157, 21, 33) and HSL (355°, 76%, 35%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #9D1521 is #159D92, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #9D1565.

Use #9D1521 in CSS: color: #9D1521 or background-color: #9D1521. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #9D1521

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 2.56:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D1521?

#9D1521 is a eye-catching red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #9D1521?

#9D1521 in RGB is (157, 21, 33) - 157 red, 21 green, and 33 blue.

How to use #9D1521 in CSS?

Use #9D1521 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #9D1521?

#159D92 (complementary), #9D1565 (analogous), and #5A0C13 (lighter shade) work well with #9D1521.