#9C5C5C Hex Color
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#9c5c5c is a dusty, unsaturated red with a flat, matte finish. Because of its low chroma, it works best as a supporting background element rather than a high-energy focal point. It maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring solid legibility for UI layouts. Use this hex code alongside soft cream or cool slate tones to prevent the palette from feeling overly muddy.
Questions about #9c5c5c
What is #9c5c5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5c5c is rgb(156, 92, 92), in HSL hsl(0, 26%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 41%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c5c5c?
Is #9c5c5c suitable for UI text?
This color maintains a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against white, making it generally safe for larger text elements or UI components like buttons. However, for body text, it is better used as a background color or decorative accent rather than primary typography.
Is #9c5c5c readable on white or black?
#9c5c5c has a 5.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.09:1 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.