#957C78 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #957c78 is a dusty red with a gray cast and matte appearance. Its restrained saturation brings understatement and calm, while the red undertone adds warmth, urgency, and restrained energy. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal, cream, or aged brass. Black text reads clearly on it. The hex code is #957c78.
Questions about #957c78
What is #957c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #957c78 is rgb(149, 124, 120), in HSL hsl(8, 12%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 19%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #957c78?
Pair #957c78 with charcoal, cream, and aged brass to balance its muted red-gray base with darker structure and warm highlights, making it suitable for calm accents, editorial layouts, and understated interiors.
Is #957c78 readable on white or black?
#957c78 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.