#9A515C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has an understated warmth that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because of its desaturated quality, #9a515c works best as a supporting tone or a secondary background rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with cool slate grays or muted greens. The hex code #9a515c is legible enough for body text against a white background, offering a softer alternative to standard red.
Questions about #9a515c
What is #9a515c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a515c is rgb(154, 81, 92), in HSL hsl(351, 31%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 40%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a515c?
Is #9a515c suitable for UI text?
#9a515c is generally legible for larger headers or UI elements against white, but it may struggle with contrast requirements for smaller body text on light backgrounds. You should test this specific hex code against your background choice to ensure it meets WCAG accessibility standards for readability.
Is #9a515c readable on white or black?
#9a515c has a 5.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.