#91605B Hex Color
Dusty red with a mellow, earthen calm
Think of sun-faded brick and you have the right idea. #91605b is a dusty, warm red with heavy gray undertones, so it reads mellow instead of fiery. The hex code works best as a supporting tone or 30% layer, especially behind cream or sage. White text clears AA contrast on it at about 5.2:1, though it can look muddy next to pure white.
Questions about #91605b
What is #91605b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #91605b is rgb(145, 96, 91), in HSL hsl(6, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 37%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #91605b?
Cream, sage, and deep navy bring out the warm clay side of #91605b without competing with it. Bright white tends to wash it out, and saturated oranges or pinks fight its muted, ashy character.
Is #91605b readable on white or black?
#91605b has a 5.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.02:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.