#954F56 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red offers a mellow alternative to more aggressive tones. Because of its muted character, #954f56 works best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a primary focus. It pairs surprisingly well with cool, desaturated teals or soft creams. White text remains readable against this background, making it a reliable choice for UI elements that require subtle, muted warmth.
Questions about #954f56
What is #954f56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #954f56 is rgb(149, 79, 86), in HSL hsl(354, 31%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #954f56?
This dusty, unsaturated red creates a balanced look when paired with cool, desaturated teals or warm creams. The contrast against soft, neutral tones allows the color to add warmth without overwhelming your interface or design layout.
Is #954f56 readable on white or black?
#954f56 has a 5.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.53:1 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.