#9C7E7A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted mauve functions best as a supporting tone rather than a bold highlight. Because it lacks saturation, #9c7e7a provides a sophisticated, calm background that pairs well with charcoal grays or deep teals. It creates enough contrast to support black body text while maintaining an understated aesthetic for web interfaces. The hex code for this ashy red is #9c7e7a.
Questions about #9c7e7a
What is #9c7e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c7e7a is rgb(156, 126, 122), in HSL hsl(7, 15%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 22%, 39%.
Does #9c7e7a read as warm or cool?
#9c7e7a leans warm due to its red-toned base, but its heavy desaturation gives it a neutral, earthy appearance. This balance prevents it from feeling too intense, making it a versatile choice for backgrounds that need to feel grounded and professional.
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Is #9c7e7a readable on white or black?
#9c7e7a has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.