#915659 Hex Color
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A muted, dark red with a gray undertone, #915659 reads dusty and calm rather than fiery. The hex code works best as a supporting tone, where its warmth adds depth without shouting. It can look muddy across large areas, so lean on cream or deep teal for contrast. White text clears AA against it at about 5.7:1.
Questions about #915659
What is #915659 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #915659 is rgb(145, 86, 89), in HSL hsl(357, 26%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 39%, 43%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #915659?
#915659 flatters sage, cream, and deep teal, which bring out its warm, dusty side. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they push the red toward muddy. Charcoal and navy also ground it well in darker palettes.
Is #915659 readable on white or black?
#915659 has a 5.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.67:1 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.