#953F56 Hex Color
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Not a bright candy pink, this shade leans closer to muted plum. The hex code #953f56 is dark, warm, and fairly desaturated, so it reads moody instead of sweet. It works best as a dominant base in romantic branding, cosmetics, or nightlife layouts, and white text clears AA contrast on it at about 6.7:1. Pair it with olive or warm cream to lift the dullness.
Questions about #953f56
What is #953f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #953f56 is rgb(149, 63, 86), in HSL hsl(344, 41%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 42%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #953f56?
Olive, warm cream, and soft gold lift its muted plum tone, while navy adds depth for nightlife or cosmetic palettes. Avoid bright pastels, which can look washed out next to it.
Is #953f56 readable on white or black?
#953f56 has a 6.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.12:1 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.