#9B6363 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has an ashy quality that keeps it approachable rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, #9b6363 functions well as a grounding background element in palettes where you need warmth without the intensity of a primary red. It pairs effectively with cool grays or off-whites. White text works best here, as this hex code provides strong contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #9b6363
What is #9b6363 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b6363 is rgb(155, 99, 99), in HSL hsl(0, 22%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 36%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9b6363 in a design palette?
#9b6363 works exceptionally well when paired with cool, neutral tones that balance its inherent warmth. Use charcoal for high-contrast, readable text, or offset it with a crisp off-white to keep the overall look airy and clean.
Is #9b6363 readable on white or black?
#9b6363 has a 4.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.35:1 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.