#9F807D Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #9f807d carries a matte, ashy quality that feels grounded rather than energetic. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting background element rather than a bold accent. Pair this shade with cream or soft charcoal to maintain readability. The hex code for this subdued, earthy tone is #9f807d, which supports black text for standard accessibility.
Questions about #9f807d
What is #9f807d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #9f807d is rgb(159, 128, 125), in HSL hsl(5, 15%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 21%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #9f807d?
The muted, ashy nature of #9f807d works exceptionally well alongside high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or soft off-whites like cream to ensure text readability. Because it is highly desaturated, adding a cool-toned gray provides a sophisticated balance to the underlying warmth.
How should #9f807d be used in web design?
Treat #9f807d as a supporting background element rather than a primary call-to-action color, as its low saturation makes it appear recessive. It creates a calm, professional atmosphere on landing pages when paired with crisp black typography for standard accessibility compliance.
Is #9f807d readable on white or black?
#9f807d has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.