#9A565C Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with a matte finish, #9a565c reads as a grounded, earthy tone. Because of its unsaturated nature, it works well as a background for clean, modern UI designs rather than a primary call to action. Pair this hex code with soft creams or charcoal grays to maintain readability. It offers a subtle warmth that feels professional rather than energetic.
Questions about #9a565c
What is #9a565c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a565c is rgb(154, 86, 92), in HSL hsl(355, 28%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 40%, 40%.
Which colors complement #9a565c in a professional palette?
Is #9a565c suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
Using #9a565c as a background requires high-contrast foreground text to ensure accessibility standards are met for all users. Pair it with dark charcoal or near-black text to keep the design professional, grounded, and easy to read on screens.
Is #9a565c readable on white or black?
#9a565c has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.