#9F5C69 Hex Color
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#9f5c69 is a warm, dusty red with muted mauve undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its low saturation softens the urgency usually associated with red, giving layouts subtle energy and understated passion. Use this hex code as a supporting tone, small accent, or branded background, and pair it with charcoal for stronger definition. White text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #9f5c69
What is #9f5c69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f5c69 is rgb(159, 92, 105), in HSL hsl(348, 27%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 34%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f5c69?
#9f5c69 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and subdued sage because darker neutrals add structure while softer tones preserve its dusty warmth. Use charcoal for text or borders, and reserve pale companions for spacious backgrounds or gentle contrast.
Is #9f5c69 readable on white or black?
#9f5c69 has a 4.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.