#958382 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted mauve-red, #958382 carries a sense of quiet understatement. It avoids the intensity of primary reds, favoring a desaturated, earthy tone that works well as a subtle background. Because black text offers a strong 5.8:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable even at smaller sizes. Pair this hex code with cream or soft olive greens to balance its ashy character without looking muddy.
Questions about #958382
What is #958382 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958382 is rgb(149, 131, 130), in HSL hsl(3, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 13%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #958382 for a balanced palette?
Is #958382 readable on white or black?
#958382 has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.