#9C5239 Hex Color
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#9c5239 is a muted, warm red with earthy brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its softened saturation suggests grounded energy rather than sharp urgency, making it useful for food branding, sports graphics, and romantic campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or deep navy. The hex code #9c5239 supports clear white text at about a 5.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #9c5239
What is #9c5239 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5239 is rgb(156, 82, 57), in HSL hsl(15, 46%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 63%, 39%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c5239?
Is #9c5239 a warm or cool color?
#9c5239 reads as a warm red because its brown undertones shift it toward earthy terracotta rather than blue-based crimson, while its softened saturation keeps the warmth grounded and relaxed instead of sharp or urgent.
Is #9c5239 readable on white or black?
#9c5239 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.