#9C5775 Hex Color
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#9c5775 is a dark, dusty pink with muted mauve undertones and a matte, slightly inky finish. Its low saturation gives designs a calm, understated feel, while its warmth suits romantic, cosmetic, and fashion palettes. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy. White text reads clearly on it, making it practical for compact UI sections. The hex code is #9c5775.
Questions about #9c5775
What is #9c5775 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5775 is rgb(156, 87, 117), in HSL hsl(334, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 25%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c5775?
#9c5775 pairs well with cream, navy, and soft gray, which balance its dusty mauve warmth without overpowering it; use cream for a gentle romantic palette, navy for contrast, and gray for a quiet modern feel.
Does #9c5775 look warm or cool?
#9c5775 reads as a warm-leaning muted pink because its red value is higher than its blue value, while its subdued saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than bright or playful.
Is #9c5775 readable on white or black?
#9c5775 has a 5.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.03:1 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.