#9F756B Hex Color
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#9f756b is a warm, dusty red with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its matte, ashy quality keeps red’s energy restrained, making it useful for supporting backgrounds, food branding, romance, or caution accents. The hex code #9f756b works best with charcoal or black text; black reaches about 5.2:1 contrast for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #9f756b
What is #9f756b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f756b is rgb(159, 117, 107), in HSL hsl(12, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #9f756b?
Pair #9f756b with charcoal, cream, and muted navy to build a grounded palette that preserves its warm, dusty character while adding contrast and structure for packaging, editorial layouts, or restrained interface accents.
Is #9f756b readable on white or black?
#9f756b has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.