#9F394F Hex Color
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This brick red is a muted, earthy shade that feels grounded and serious. With its low saturation, the hex code #9f394f avoids the aggressive glare of bright primaries, making it ideal for large-scale backgrounds or moody UI accents. Pair it with a dusty cream or slate gray to balance its intensity. While it supports white text, use it carefully as a dominant base to avoid a gloomy appearance.
Questions about #9f394f
What is #9f394f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f394f is rgb(159, 57, 79), in HSL hsl(347, 47%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 50%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f394f in a UI layout?
This brick red works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones like dusty cream or slate gray. These colors soften its intensity, allowing #9f394f to function as a sophisticated accent without overwhelming the design.
Is #9f394f a warm or cool color?
#9f394f leans distinctly warm, carrying the inherent energy of red but filtered through a desaturated, earthy lens. Its serious undertone prevents it from feeling playful or neon, giving it a stable, professional character suitable for restrained branding.
Is #9f394f readable on white or black?
#9f394f has a 6.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 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.