#9E533E Hex Color
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Somewhere between brick and terracotta, #9e533e is a mellow red with gray holding back the heat. That low saturation keeps it grounded, so it earns its keep as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background. It looks rich beside cream or sage, and white text passes AA on it at roughly 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #9e533e
What is #9e533e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e533e is rgb(158, 83, 62), in HSL hsl(13, 44%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 61%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e533e?
This muted red pairs well with cream, sage, and warm neutrals, where its earthy undertones keep things calm. For sharper contrast, try a deep navy instead of tan or camel, which can blend into it.
Is #9e533e readable on white or black?
#9e533e has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.76:1 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.