#966457 Hex Color
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This muted, dusty red feels grounded and understated rather than energetic. The color lacks high saturation, which makes it a steady, matte choice for backgrounds or supporting elements. Because it is dark enough to maintain a 4.9:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well for readable UI components. The hex code for this ashy red is #966457, and it pairs surprisingly well with sage greens.
Questions about #966457
What is #966457 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966457 is rgb(150, 100, 87), in HSL hsl(12, 27%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 41%.
What colors coordinate well with #966457?
Is #966457 readable on white or black?
#966457 has a 4.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.25:1 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.