#9F423E Hex Color
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#9f423e is a warm, muted red with earthy brown undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its mellow brick-red character brings grounded energy to rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and sports graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dark navy, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #9f423e also supports readable white body text at about 6.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #9f423e
What is #9f423e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f423e is rgb(159, 66, 62), in HSL hsl(2, 44%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 61%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f423e?
Is #9f423e a warm or cool color?
#9f423e reads as a warm color because its muted red base is shifted toward earthy brown, giving it a mellow, grounded feel rather than the crisp or energetic look of blue-based reds.
Where does #9f423e work best in a design?
#9f423e works best as a supporting color in rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and sports graphics, where its mellow brick-red tone adds warmth without overwhelming the layout or filling every surface.
Is #9f423e readable on white or black?
#9f423e has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.