#953C43 Hex Color
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This dark, muted brick red leans into terracotta tones with a heavy, unsaturated quality. Because of its grounded, moody nature, #953c43 works best as a primary accent or a sophisticated background color. It avoids the harshness of pure primary red, pairing exceptionally well with soft creams or warm grays. White text remains perfectly legible against this hex code, ensuring high accessibility for your designs.
Questions about #953c43
What is #953c43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #953c43 is rgb(149, 60, 67), in HSL hsl(355, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 55%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #953c43 for a balanced design?
This muted brick red works best when paired with neutral tones like soft cream or light warm gray. These neutral anchors prevent the color from feeling too heavy while highlighting its sophisticated, grounded nature.
Is #953c43 readable on white or black?
#953c43 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.