#9C4A43 Hex Color
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Brick red with a dusty, matte finish, #9c4a43 reads warm and grounded rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, and white text holds about 6:1 contrast on it, clearing AA for body copy. Best used as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can turn muddy across large surfaces. It pairs better with sage and cream than with stark white.
Questions about #9c4a43
What is #9c4a43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c4a43 is rgb(156, 74, 67), in HSL hsl(5, 40%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 57%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c4a43?
Sage, cream, and charcoal all flatter #9c4a43 because its muted warmth needs soft neighbors to stay grounded. Next to bright white it can look washed out, so warm neutrals are the safer bet.
Is #9c4a43 readable on white or black?
#9c4a43 has a 6.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.47:1 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.