#943F52 Hex Color
A serious, dim dusty red hue
A dim, dusty red with muted saturation, #943f52 carries a heavy, serious mood. This shade works best as an accent color rather than a primary background because it can feel muddy in large blocks. Use it alongside crisp, cool creams or off-whites to maximize its 6.8:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this moody tone is #943f52.
Questions about #943f52
What is #943f52 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #943f52 is rgb(148, 63, 82), in HSL hsl(347, 40%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 45%, 42%.
Where should I use the dusty red of #943f52 in my design?
Use #943f52 as a deliberate accent color for buttons, borders, or text highlights rather than as a primary background. It carries a heavy, serious weight that can feel muddy in large blocks but adds gravitas to specific design elements.
Is #943f52 readable on white or black?
#943f52 has a 6.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.09:1 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.