#9C6457 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9c6457 is a dusty reddish tone with ashy brown undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation brings restraint, while the red base adds controlled energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone with cream, charcoal, or dark navy in food, romance, and editorial branding. The hex code #9c6457 supports white body text at about 4.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #9c6457
What is #9c6457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6457 is rgb(156, 100, 87), in HSL hsl(11, 28%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 44%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c6457?
Is #9c6457 warm or cool?
#9c6457 reads as a warm, muted reddish brown because its red base outweighs its ashy brown undertones. The low saturation keeps that warmth controlled, giving layouts a matte, settled mood instead of a bright or highly energetic red.
Is #9c6457 readable on white or black?
#9c6457 has a 4.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.37:1 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.