#9C5C64 Hex Color
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#9c5c64 is a muted, dusty red with warm rose and brown undertones. Its low saturation and medium-dark value create a mellow, understated mood, while the red base suggests energy and passion. Use the hex code #9c5c64 as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream. White text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #9c5c64
What is #9c5c64 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c5c64 is rgb(156, 92, 100), in HSL hsl(353, 26%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 36%, 39%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9c5c64?
Does #9c5c64 read as warm or cool?
#9c5c64 reads as a warm, muted red because its rose base is softened by brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, making it feel mellow rather than vivid or dramatic in backgrounds, accents, and branding.
Is #9c5c64 readable on white or black?
#9c5c64 has a 5.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.