#9B3547 Hex Color
Muted Brick Red, Warm and Grounded
Brick red with a dusty, dim finish. The hex code #9b3547 is dark and only moderately saturated, so it reads warm and grounded instead of loud. It works best as a dominant base in rustic or autumn palettes, and looks richer beside sage or cream than beside white. White text on it reaches about 7.0:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #9b3547
What is #9b3547 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b3547 is rgb(155, 53, 71), in HSL hsl(349, 49%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 66%, 54%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b3547?
#9b3547 pairs well with sage, cream, and warm grays, which soften its earthy depth. Navy also makes it look richer than neutral tan does. Skip bright whites in large doses, since they can wash out its muted warmth.
Does #9b3547 read as a warm or cool color?
#9b3547 reads warm. Its red base carries orange and terracotta undertones, and its low saturation keeps those earthy tones calm rather than fiery. It feels closer to clay and brick than to bright crimson.
Is #9b3547 readable on white or black?
#9b3547 has a 7.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.99:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.