#9F4D4C Hex Color

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Muted and matte, #9f4d4c is a warm reddish tone with dusty terracotta undertones. Its low saturation brings grounded energy rather than bright drama, making it useful for rustic branding, autumn layouts, food packaging, or restrained accents. Use it as a supporting tone or bold text block; white text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code is #9f4d4c.

Questions about #9f4d4c

What is #9f4d4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f4d4c is rgb(159, 77, 76), in HSL hsl(1, 35%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 52%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f4d4c?
Pair #9f4d4c with charcoal, navy, muted cream, or olive for contrast that preserves its earthy warmth across branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. These pairings keep its muted red character visible instead of making it feel muddy.
Is #9f4d4c readable on white or black?
#9f4d4c has a 5.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.64:1 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.