#9C8A89 Hex Color
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#9c8a89 is a muted, dusty red with strong gray and ashy undertones. Its matte, low-saturation finish feels restrained rather than dramatic, making it useful for supporting panels, packaging, and understated romantic branding. Pair it with charcoal or aged brass for warmth. Black text reads clearly on this color, making the hex code suitable for accessible body-text backgrounds.
Questions about #9c8a89
What is #9c8a89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9c8a89 is rgb(156, 138, 137), in HSL hsl(3, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 12%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #9c8a89?
Does #9c8a89 read as warm or cool?
#9c8a89 reads as a muted warm red, but its strong gray and ashy undertones keep the warmth restrained, allowing it to sit close to neutral in cool lighting without losing its soft, dusty character.
Is #9c8a89 readable on white or black?
#9c8a89 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.41:1 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.