#9B4941 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9b4941 is a dusty red with terracotta and brown undertones. Its medium-dark value gives it a grounded, rustic feel without the force of vivid red. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food branding, or warm interfaces; white text provides about 6.1:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #9b4941
What is #9b4941 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b4941 is rgb(155, 73, 65), in HSL hsl(5, 41%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 58%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b4941?
#9b4941 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and olive because its dusty warmth gains contrast without becoming harsh, while each companion supports a different balance between lightness, legibility, and earthy character. Use cream for open backgrounds, charcoal for readable type, and olive for a restrained autumn palette.
Is #9b4941 readable on white or black?
#9b4941 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.