#9D384C Hex Color
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This muted brick red carries a serious, grounded tone that avoids being overly aggressive. As a dim, unsaturated shade, #9d384c functions best as a warm accent or a moody secondary element rather than a dominant background. White text sits comfortably on this hex code with 6.8:1 contrast. Use it alongside desaturated neutrals to maintain a clean, rustic aesthetic in your design layouts.
Questions about #9d384c
What is #9d384c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d384c is rgb(157, 56, 76), in HSL hsl(348, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 52%, 38%.
How should I use #9d384c in a design layout?
#9d384c works best as a deliberate warm accent or moody secondary color rather than a dominant background. Because it is a dim, unsaturated shade, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or soft neutral tones to create a clean, balanced, and rustic aesthetic.
Is #9d384c readable on white or black?
#9d384c has a 6.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.10:1 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.