#94827F Hex Color
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#94827f is a dusty red pulled almost all the way to gray. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a matte, ashy feel, which makes it a steady supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.8:1 contrast, so it holds up behind small body copy. The hex code #94827f pairs well with cream and deep teal.
Questions about #94827f
What is #94827f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94827f is rgb(148, 130, 127), in HSL hsl(9, 9%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 14%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Does #94827f work as a background for text?
Yes. Black text on #94827f reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type out of this shade.
What colors pair well with #94827f?
Is #94827f readable on white or black?
#94827f has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.