#9B5655 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red feels grounded and mellow rather than aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #9b5655 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs unexpectedly well with cool slate grays or muted teal for a balanced look. The hex code #9b5655 provides enough contrast for white text, ensuring your typography stays legible in interface designs.
Questions about #9b5655
What is #9b5655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5655 is rgb(155, 86, 85), in HSL hsl(1, 29%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 45%, 39%.
How does #9b5655 function in interface design?
The hex color #9b5655 works best as a supportive accent rather than a primary background shade due to its high level of desaturation. It maintains strong contrast against white text, making it reliable for UI elements like buttons or notification badges.
What color palettes pair well with #9b5655?
Is #9b5655 readable on white or black?
#9b5655 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.