#9D6C72 Hex Color

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#9d6c72 is a muted, dusty red with warm rose and ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, understated mood, while the red base still suggests passion and urgency. Use the hex code as a supporting color for branding, romance, or caution, paired with warm cream. Black text reads clearly on it for accessible body copy.

Questions about #9d6c72

What is #9d6c72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d6c72 is rgb(157, 108, 114), in HSL hsl(353, 20%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 27%, 38%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9d6c72?
Pair #9d6c72 with warm cream for a soft, inviting palette, or use charcoal and deep brown for stronger definition; muted sage and dusty blue add restrained contrast without overpowering its rose-brown character.
Does #9d6c72 read as warm or cool?
#9d6c72 reads as a warm, muted red because its rose base is softened by brown and ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps that warmth subtle, making it feel mellow and grounded rather than vivid, fiery, or strongly pink.
Is #9d6c72 readable on white or black?
#9d6c72 has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.