#966563 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #966563 is a dusty reddish tone with gray undertones and a matte, mellow finish. Its low saturation suits subtle branding, romance, food packaging, and caution graphics without the urgency of brighter reds. Use it as a supporting color with cream or dark navy. White text remains suitable for small body copy. The hex code is #966563.
Questions about #966563
What is #966563 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966563 is rgb(150, 101, 99), in HSL hsl(2, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 34%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #966563?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #966563, balancing its dusty warmth with either a soft light contrast or a deeper cool anchor. Charcoal can also support it when you want a quieter, more restrained palette.
Is #966563 warm or cool?
#966563 reads as a warm, muted reddish tone because its red base outweighs its gray influence. The subdued saturation gives it a calm, dusty mood rather than the urgency associated with vivid red.
Is #966563 readable on white or black?
#966563 has a 4.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.33:1 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.