#9A6772 Hex Color

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Dusty and muted, this pink leans into a warm, ashy quality that feels understated rather than sweet. It works well as a supporting tone in brand palettes, grounding more vivid colors without disappearing. Use the hex code #9a6772 alongside cream or slate gray to maintain balance. Because it is highly desaturated, white text provides sufficient contrast for readability on this background.

Questions about #9a6772

What is #9a6772 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a6772 is rgb(154, 103, 114), in HSL hsl(347, 20%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 26%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #9a6772?
Because #9a6772 is desaturated and warm, it looks sophisticated alongside charcoal for high contrast or cream for a softer, tonal aesthetic. It also balances well with slate gray tones, which highlight its subtle, earthy undertones without clashing.
Is #9a6772 considered a warm or cool color?
#9a6772 is definitively a warm color, though its ashy quality keeps it from feeling overly vibrant or sweet. The hint of gray desaturation cools the pink pigment just enough to make it versatile for professional or minimalist design projects.
Is #9a6772 readable on white or black?
#9a6772 has a 4.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.55:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.