#9D4B50 Hex Color
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A muted, mid-dark red with dusty terracotta undertones, #9d4b50 reads warm and mellow rather than loud. Brick red like this works best as a supporting tone, since it can turn muddy across large areas. Pair it with cream or deep teal for contrast. White text passes AA against this hex code.
Questions about #9d4b50
What is #9d4b50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d4b50 is rgb(157, 75, 80), in HSL hsl(356, 35%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 49%, 38%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d4b50?
Cream and deep teal both flatter #9d4b50, giving it contrast without stealing focus. Olive also works for earthy, autumn-leaning palettes. Avoid bright reds and oranges nearby, as they make the muted tone look dull.
Does #9d4b50 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The muted saturation and low lightness soften it, but the reddish-brown undertones keep it firmly on the warm side, closer to terracotta than crimson.
Is #9d4b50 readable on white or black?
#9d4b50 has a 5.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.55:1 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.