Named color · #9E1212
Heavy Red
#9E1212
oklch(0.447 0.172 27.9)
Lab 34.14 54.13 41.03
HEX
#9E1212
OKLCH
oklch(0.447 0.172 27.9)
CIE Lab
34.14 54.13 41.03
RGB
158 18 18
Readability
Ag
AAAOn white
8.24:1 · Lc 87
Ag
FailOn #0F172A
2.17:1 · Lc 14
Nearest named siblings
Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.
About Heavy Red
Heavy Red sits at oklch(0.447 0.172 27.9) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #9E1212 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.
FAQ
- What is the hex code for Heavy Red?
- #9E1212 — also oklch(0.447 0.172 27.9) and Lab 34.14 54.13 41.03.
- Can I use Heavy Red for text on white?
- On white: 8.24:1 (AAA), APCA Lc 87. On dark ink: 2.17:1 (Fail). Check pairs in the contrast tool.