#9E5651 Hex Color
Dusty warmth with a mellow edge
A muted, warm red with dusty brown undertones, #9e5651 feels matte, mellow, and slightly gloomy rather than vivid. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for branding, food packaging, romance, or caution accents, especially beside cream, charcoal, or faded teal. White text has about 5.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #9e5651
What is #9e5651 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5651 is rgb(158, 86, 81), in HSL hsl(4, 32%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 49%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9e5651?
#9e5651 pairs well with cream for a soft contrast, charcoal for a grounded palette, and faded teal for muted complementary tension. These combinations keep its dusty red character visible without making the palette feel bright or overly sweet.
Does #9e5651 read as warm or cool?
#9e5651 reads as a warm, muted red because its dusty brown undertones pull it away from clean crimson and toward earthy terracotta. It feels matte, mellow, and slightly gloomy, making it useful for grounded romantic or heritage-inspired visual work.
Is #9e5651 readable on white or black?
#9e5651 has a 5.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.