#9F5249 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #9f5249 blends dusty red with brown terracotta undertones. Its matte, low-saturation character brings grounded warmth and understated energy to branding, food packaging, autumn palettes, and rustic interiors. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent beside cream, navy, or charcoal. The hex code #9f5249 also supports readable white text at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #9f5249
What is #9f5249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5249 is rgb(159, 82, 73), in HSL hsl(6, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 54%, 38%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #9f5249?
Does #9f5249 read as a warm or cool color?
#9f5249 reads as a warm color because its muted red base is supported by brown and terracotta undertones, giving it an earthy character that works especially well in autumnal and rustic palettes. Its low saturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than bright.
Is #9f5249 readable on white or black?
#9f5249 has a 5.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.77:1 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.