#9A7D78 Hex Color
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Reach for #9a7d78 when a project needs red’s warmth without its volume. This dusty, ashy shade reads matte and understated, better as a supporting tone or background than a hero color. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.6:1, so small body copy stays readable. Large flat areas can look muddy, so pair it with cream or deep teal to keep contrast alive.
Questions about #9a7d78
What is #9a7d78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9a7d78 is rgb(154, 125, 120), in HSL hsl(9, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 22%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9a7d78?
Cream, deep teal, and charcoal all flatter its gray-brown undertone. Try charcoal for text or accents, since the low contrast between them keeps the palette quiet.
Is #9a7d78 readable on white or black?
#9a7d78 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.