#9F5254 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted brick red, #9f5254 brings a grounded and rustic quality to design projects. Its unsaturated warmth makes it an excellent choice for supporting elements rather than full backgrounds, where it can appear overly heavy. Because it offers a 5.5:1 contrast ratio, use crisp white text for the best legibility. Pair this hex code with soft greys to balance its inherent weight.
Questions about #9f5254
What is #9f5254 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5254 is rgb(159, 82, 84), in HSL hsl(358, 32%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 47%, 38%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
How should I best use #9f5254 in my web design?
#9f5254 works best as an accent color for buttons, borders, or call-to-action elements rather than a full page background. Because of its intense, earthy saturation, pairing it with off-white or soft charcoal text ensures your content remains highly readable.
Does #9f5254 lean more warm or cool?
This color leans decidedly warm, possessing a rustic, sun-baked quality reminiscent of fired clay or antique bricks. It conveys a sense of grounded comfort and organic stability, making it an ideal choice for brands wanting to signal reliability and approachable craftsmanship.
Is #9f5254 readable on white or black?
#9f5254 has a 5.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.80:1 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.