#9B8084 Hex Color
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#9b8084 is a dusty, almost grey red with a matte, muted finish. Its low saturation pulls back red’s usual heat, so it reads calm and understated instead of loud. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.8:1 contrast, making it a safe background for body copy. It works best as a supporting tone, where it flatters deep navy.
Questions about #9b8084
What is #9b8084 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9b8084 is rgb(155, 128, 132), in HSL hsl(351, 12%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 15%, 39%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9b8084?
Deep navy brings out the warm undertone in #9b8084, while olive and charcoal keep a palette muted and grounded. Bright reds tend to overwhelm it.
Is #9b8084 readable on white or black?
#9b8084 has a 3.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.81:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.