#9A463D Hex Color
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Mature Cognac is a muted, earthy brick red with strong terracotta undertones. Because it lacks high saturation, this color feels grounded and reliable rather than aggressive. It works best as an accent shade to add warmth to neutral palettes, especially when paired with slate gray or cream. The hex code for Mature Cognac is #9a463d, which provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
About Mature Cognac
Brick left out in the sun for a season
What does mature cognac mean?
Terracotta and brick shades often bring to mind clay pots, earthy interiors, autumn, and handmade pottery. Its medium darkness and muted saturation give it a settled, easy presence that never shouts for attention.
Where you see mature cognac
- terracotta flower pots
- red brick walls
- clay roof tiles
- adobe walls
- rusted cast iron
- old leather satchels
What it works for
This color suits interior accents, leather goods, pottery glazes, and branding that wants warmth without loudness.
What colors go with mature cognac?
Sage #9caf88The soft green cools the red's warmth and keeps both colors relaxed.Cream #fffdd0Cream lightens the brick tone and gives it room to breathe.Mustard #ffdb58Two muted warm tones stack into a rich, earthy combination.Slate Blue #6a5acdThe cool gray blue offsets the red and sharpens both hues.Olive #808000Olive sits beside it on the warm side and feels grounded together.Deep Teal #00555aDark teal makes the red read warmer and adds depth.
Questions about Mature Cognac
What is the hex code for Mature Cognac?
Mature Cognac is #9a463d. In RGB that is rgb(154, 70, 61), in HSL hsl(6, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 60%, 40%.
Is #9a463d suitable for text content?
Yes, Mature Cognac offers enough contrast to maintain legibility when paired with white or very light off-white text. Because of its muted saturation, it functions well as a readable accent or header color for modern digital interfaces.
Is Mature Cognac readable on white or black?
Mature Cognac has a 6.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.31:1 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.