#9D8789 Hex Color
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Red without the shout. #9d8789 is a muted, ashy red that sits close to gray, its low saturation and mid lightness stripping away any urgency. It earns its place as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, and black text reads clearly on it at about 6.3:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA bar for body copy. Pair it with deep navy for a palette that feels calm instead of loud.
Questions about #9d8789
What is #9d8789 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9d8789 is rgb(157, 135, 137), in HSL hsl(355, 10%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 13%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9d8789?
Deep navy and charcoal both sharpen its dusty warmth, while cream softens it into something gentler. Avoid bright whites, which wash out its muted undertone.
Is #9d8789 readable on white or black?
#9d8789 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.26:1 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.