#947474 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty red with gray-brown undertones, #947474 has a matte, ashy quality and restrained energy. The hex code works well as a supporting tone in romance, food, sports, and caution-focused designs. Use it beside cream or charcoal, since bright white can make this low-saturation shade look washed out. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #947474
What is #947474 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #947474 is rgb(148, 116, 116), in HSL hsl(0, 13%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 42%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #947474?
#947474 pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted terracotta, which reinforce its gray-brown undertone without overpowering its subdued red base. Use charcoal for text and cream for space, while terracotta can add warmth in small accents.
Is #947474 readable on white or black?
#947474 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.