#9E7974 Hex Color
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#9e7974 is an ash rose, a red with most of its saturation stripped out. The dusty, matte finish reads worn and understated instead of bold, so treat it as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal rather than the star of a palette. Black text hits about 5.4:1 contrast on it, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #9e7974
What is #9e7974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9e7974 is rgb(158, 121, 116), in HSL hsl(7, 18%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 27%, 38%.
What colors go well with #9e7974?
Cream and charcoal make quiet, safe pairings, while a deep teal pushes the contrast further. Skip bright reds, they fight this shade's muted character.
Is #9e7974 a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. Red and brown undertones pull it toward earth tones, even though its saturation sits very low. That warmth makes it comfortable in rustic and natural palettes.
Is #9e7974 readable on white or black?
#9e7974 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.