#9C6970 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red has a distinctly matte, ashy quality that pulls it away from typical vivid hues. Because it is highly unsaturated, #9c6970 functions best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. It pairs effectively with cool, dark charcoals to create a grounded, professional palette. Black text reads clearly on this shade, meeting accessibility standards for small body text.
Questions about #9c6970
What is #9c6970 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6970 is rgb(156, 105, 112), in HSL hsl(352, 20%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 28%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c6970?
This muted red works best alongside cool, dark neutrals to establish a grounded, professional contrast. Try pairing #9c6970 with a deep charcoal or slate gray to balance its ashy undertones without overpowering the design.
Is #9c6970 readable on white or black?
#9c6970 has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.