#9E5D4C Hex Color
Dusty brick red with a matte finish
#9e5d4c is a dusty brick red, closer to terracotta than fire engine. Its muted, matte warmth works well as a supporting tone in earthy palettes, and white text clears AA contrast against it at 5.1:1. Pair it with sage or navy for balance.
Questions about #9e5d4c
What is #9e5d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e5d4c is rgb(158, 93, 76), in HSL hsl(12, 35%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 52%, 38%.
What colors go well with #9e5d4c?
Cream, sage, and charcoal all flatter #9e5d4c by softening its dusty warmth. For a bolder look, navy makes it feel richer than beige or camel ever could.
Is #9e5d4c readable on white or black?
#9e5d4c has a 5.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.12:1 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.