#9A4553 Hex Color
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This muted, brick-red tone feels grounded and stable rather than aggressive. Because #9a4553 is desaturated and mellow, it works best as a primary branding color or a large-scale accent in rustic designs. It maintains strong accessibility with white text, offering a solid 6.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddied, overwhelming palette in your layouts.
Questions about #9a4553
What is #9a4553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a4553 is rgb(154, 69, 83), in HSL hsl(350, 38%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 46%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a4553 for a balanced palette?
This muted brick red works best when paired with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddied aesthetic. For a sophisticated contrast, introduce a deep charcoal to ground the design without overpowering the warmth of the primary tone.
Is #9a4553 readable on white or black?
#9a4553 has a 6.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.35:1 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.