#966C6E Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red appears quite desaturated and provides a mellow alternative to standard primary colors. Because it is dark and warm, #966c6e serves well as a supporting background element rather than a bright accent. It pairs effectively with cool charcoal grays to ground its earthy quality. Since black text provides sufficient contrast, this hex code remains legible even when used for small body text.
Questions about #966c6e
What is #966c6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966c6e is rgb(150, 108, 110), in HSL hsl(357, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 27%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #966c6e in a design scheme?
#966c6e works best when paired with cool neutrals like charcoal or deep slate grays, which help ground its earthy warmth. For a subtle contrast, consider soft creams or light taupes that keep the palette feeling cohesive and mature.
Is #966c6e suitable for body text or small interface elements?
Yes, #966c6e maintains high readability when paired with dark backgrounds or used against very light, neutral surfaces. Because it is a saturated yet dark tone, it provides enough contrast against white or off-white backgrounds to remain legible for interface text.
Is #966c6e readable on white or black?
#966c6e has a 4.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.66:1 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.