#954B51 Hex Color
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Muted red is a desaturated, dusty tone that avoids the intensity of primary fire engine reds. Its low-chroma warmth makes it a reliable choice for professional branding or editorial backgrounds. While it functions well as a base, this color excels when paired with soft cream or slate gray to balance its darker weight. The hex code for muted red is #954b51.
Questions about Muted Red
What is the hex code for Muted Red?
Muted Red is #954b51. In RGB that is rgb(149, 75, 81), in HSL hsl(355, 33%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 46%, 42%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #954b51?
Is #954b51 considered a warm or cool red?
While #954b51 sits on the warmer side of the spectrum, its high desaturation and dusty undertones make it appear more grounded than vibrant primary reds. It reads as a sophisticated, earthy choice rather than an aggressive or energetic one.
Is Muted Red readable on white or black?
Muted Red has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.