#9B5A4E Hex Color
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Dusty and dim, #9b5a4e is a muted red with brown undertones, closer to dried clay than fire. Its low saturation keeps the urgency of red toned down, which suits food packaging, romance branding, and warm backgrounds. Treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base, since it can read muddy in large fields. White text clears AA against it at 5.3:1.
Questions about #9b5a4e
What is #9b5a4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b5a4e is rgb(155, 90, 78), in HSL hsl(9, 33%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 50%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b5a4e?
Sage green, cream, and deep navy balance the warm, dusty character of #9b5a4e. Skip bright oranges and pinks, which compete with its muted undertones. For text, pair it with charcoal or off-white.
Is #9b5a4e readable on white or black?
#9b5a4e has a 5.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.96:1 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.