#955252 Hex Color
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This dusty red is a muted, desaturated tone that feels grounded and understated rather than aggressive. Because it is quite dark, #955252 works best as a supporting accent or a secondary color in a palette, rather than a full background. Pair it with crisp off-whites to maintain readability. The hex code for this dim, earthy shade is #955252.
Questions about #955252
What is #955252 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #955252 is rgb(149, 82, 82), in HSL hsl(0, 29%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 45%, 42%.
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Is #955252 readable on white or black?
#955252 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.