#9F7A73 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy red feels remarkably understated, avoiding the aggression of brighter, saturated alternatives. With its muted character, #9f7a73 works best as a supporting tone or a calm, matte background rather than a focal point. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance the earthy red undertones. The hex code #9f7a73 offers sufficient contrast for body text when paired with black.
Questions about #9f7a73
What is #9f7a73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f7a73 is rgb(159, 122, 115), in HSL hsl(10, 19%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 28%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9f7a73?
Because #9f7a73 carries a muted, earthy quality, it balances exceptionally well with cream or slate gray. These neutral pairings emphasize its warmth while ensuring the visual hierarchy remains balanced, making it ideal for minimalist or sophisticated brand identities.
Is #9f7a73 suitable for text usage?
You can safely use #9f7a73 for body text when placed against a solid black or very dark background, as it provides sufficient contrast. However, it should generally be avoided as a primary text color on white due to readability concerns.
Is #9f7a73 readable on white or black?
#9f7a73 has a 3.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.50:1 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.