#9E6B5E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Muted and warm, #9e6b5e is a dusty red with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte finish feels restrained, yet the red base can suggest energy, passion, or urgency in small doses. Use the hex code #9e6b5e as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, or romance-focused layouts. Black text provides readable contrast for body copy.
Questions about #9e6b5e
What is #9e6b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e6b5e is rgb(158, 107, 94), in HSL hsl(12, 25%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 41%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9e6b5e?
Is #9e6b5e a warm or cool color?
#9e6b5e reads as a warm color because its dusty red base is softened by ashy brown undertones, giving it a matte, earthy character rather than the crisp or vivid feel associated with cooler reds.
Is #9e6b5e readable on white or black?
#9e6b5e has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.71:1 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.