#916E72 Hex Color
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The hex code #916e72 is a muted, dusty red with ashy mauve undertones and a matte, weathered feel. Its low saturation softens red’s energy, making it useful for romantic branding, supporting elements, and restrained backgrounds. Pair it with warm ivory or charcoal, though it can look muddy at large sizes. Black text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #916e72
What is #916e72 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #916e72 is rgb(145, 110, 114), in HSL hsl(353, 14%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 21%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #916e72?
#916e72 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, while charcoal creates stronger definition and keeps its dusty mauve character grounded in restrained layouts, romantic branding, and editorial color palettes.
Does #916e72 look warm or cool?
#916e72 reads as a muted warm red because its dusty mauve base leans toward red rather than blue, though its grayness keeps the warmth subtle and gives the color an ashy, weathered appearance.
Is #916e72 readable on white or black?
#916e72 has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.67:1 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.