#9C5446 Hex Color
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A muted, warm red with dusty brown undertones, #9c5446 feels matte, mellow, and restrained rather than vivid. Its subdued saturation suits supporting elements, romance branding, food packaging, and sports accents. Pair it with cream or charcoal for depth, or use it as a background with white text for about 5.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #9c5446.
Questions about #9c5446
What is #9c5446 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5446 is rgb(156, 84, 70), in HSL hsl(10, 38%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 55%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c5446?
Cream, charcoal, and muted sage pair well with #9c5446 because they balance its dusty warmth, preserve its restrained mood, and provide enough contrast for layered palettes across branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Does #9c5446 read as a warm or cool color?
#9c5446 reads as a warm red because its muted red base leans toward earthy brown rather than blue or violet, giving the shade a grounded feel without the intensity of a vivid scarlet.
Is #9c5446 readable on white or black?
#9c5446 has a 5.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.