#953959 Hex Color
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This dim, unsaturated pink feels moody and serious rather than playful. Its mellow warmth gives it a grounded quality, making it useful for sophisticated branding or cosmetic design. Because of its darkness, use it as a base or background color. White text pops against this shade with 7.0:1 contrast, ensuring readability. The hex code for this tone is #953959.
Questions about #953959
What is #953959 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #953959 is rgb(149, 57, 89), in HSL hsl(339, 45%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 40%, 42%.
What design aesthetic works best with #953959?
The dim, unsaturated quality of #953959 suits sophisticated or serious design concepts rather than playful ones. It excels as a grounding base or background color in branding because it feels tactile and balanced without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #953959 readable on white or black?
#953959 has a 6.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.