#9F4429 Hex Color
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A muted, reddish brown with warm terracotta undertones, #9f4429 reads earthy rather than loud. Its low saturation keeps it mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent instead of a dominant base. Pair it with cream, sage, or deep navy for balanced contrast. The hex code #9f4429 also meets WCAG AA for small body text, with white text on top reading at about 6.3:1.
Questions about #9f4429
What is #9f4429 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f4429 is rgb(159, 68, 41), in HSL hsl(14, 59%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 74%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f4429?
Where does #9f4429 work best in a design?
It shines as an accent or supporting tone, not a full background. Try it for CTAs, borders, or branding touches in food, sports, or entertainment work where a red is wanted without the intensity.
Is #9f4429 readable on white or black?
#9f4429 has a 6.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.