#9C5453 Hex Color
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#9c5453 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, dimmed appearance. Its low saturation gives designs a calm, understated edge while retaining red’s urgency and passion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, food, romance, or caution layouts. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #9c5453
What is #9c5453 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5453 is rgb(156, 84, 83), in HSL hsl(1, 31%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 47%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c5453?
#9c5453 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted sage, which soften its dusty red base while keeping the palette grounded and suitable for editorial branding, packaging, or restrained interface accents.
Is #9c5453 readable on white or black?
#9c5453 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.