#9A4C54 Hex Color

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Muted and warm, #9a4c54 is a dusty red with soft brown undertones and a matte, terracotta-like finish. Its low saturation gives layouts a grounded, rustic feel without the force of vivid red. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent with cream, navy, or charcoal. The hex code #9a4c54 supports readable white text at about 5.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #9a4c54

What is #9a4c54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a4c54 is rgb(154, 76, 84), in HSL hsl(354, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 45%, 40%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a4c54?
The hex color #9a4c54 pairs well with cream, navy, and charcoal, whose cooler or softer contrast balances its warm, dusty red character without competing with it in grounded branding, editorial layouts, interiors, and muted accent systems.
Is #9a4c54 a warm or cool color?
#9a4c54 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it a dusty, terracotta-like feel rather than the crisp, energetic look of a cool crimson.
Is #9a4c54 readable on white or black?
#9a4c54 has a 5.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.