#9C6C6C Hex Color
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This dusty red is highly unsaturated and leans toward a warm, muted brown. Because it lacks vivid intensity, #9c6c6c functions best as a supporting background or secondary element rather than a focal point. Pair this shade with dark charcoal for a sophisticated, grounded look. Since it offers sufficient contrast for legibility, the hex code works well for small body text when set against white interfaces.
Questions about #9c6c6c
What is #9c6c6c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c6c6c is rgb(156, 108, 108), in HSL hsl(0, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 31%, 39%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should #9c6c6c be used in interface design?
#9c6c6c functions best as a subtle background or secondary element rather than a focal point. Because it remains highly readable against white, it serves as an excellent, sophisticated alternative to harsh black for body text and soft UI accents.
Which colors complement #9c6c6c well?
Pair #9c6c6c with deep charcoal or warm greys to emphasize its grounded, earthy qualities. For a higher contrast approach, it works surprisingly well alongside soft, cool blues or creamy off-whites that allow its muted red pigment to stand out clearly.
Is #9c6c6c readable on white or black?
#9c6c6c has a 4.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.77:1 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.