#9F512D Hex Color
An earthy terracotta with warm undertones
This muted, warm terracotta feels earthy and approachable, making it an excellent accent for craft branding or autumn-themed layouts. Avoid using #9f512d as a large background because it can quickly muddy a design. It performs better as a supporting tone to break up neutral palettes. White text provides sufficient contrast for readability at a 5.7:1 ratio. The hex code for this color is #9f512d.
Questions about #9f512d
What is #9f512d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f512d is rgb(159, 81, 45), in HSL hsl(19, 56%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 72%, 38%.
How should I use #9f512d in a layout without overwhelming the design?
#9f512d performs best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background color, as its heavy saturation can easily make layouts feel muddy. Use it to break up neutral palettes or draw attention to specific call-to-action buttons.
What colors pair well with #9f512d?
Is #9f512d readable on white or black?
#9f512d has a 5.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.68:1 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.