#9B656D Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red offers a mellow and muted aesthetic. Because of its desaturated character, #9b656d works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background, where it risks appearing muddy. It pairs well with crisp charcoal grays to create a sophisticated, understated palette. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability, making this hex code useful for soft, modern UI accents.
Questions about #9b656d
What is #9b656d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b656d is rgb(155, 101, 109), in HSL hsl(351, 21%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 30%, 39%.
How can I effectively use #9b656d in a design interface?
#9b656d functions best as a subtle accent or supporting tone rather than a background color, where it can appear muddy. Pair it with crisp charcoal or dark gray elements to maintain sophisticated contrast and high readability.
Is #9b656d readable on white or black?
#9b656d has a 4.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.47:1 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.