#973535 Hex Color
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This muted brick red provides a grounded, stable weight for traditional or rustic design concepts. Because it is somewhat unsaturated and dim, #973535 works best as a supporting tone rather than a full background. It pairs well with cream or soft grays to soften its intensity. White text maintains strong legibility against this dark shade, making it a reliable choice for call-to-action buttons or accent elements.
Questions about #973535
What is #973535 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #973535 is rgb(151, 53, 53), in HSL hsl(0, 48%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 65%, 65%, 41%.
What design elements work best with #973535?
This color excels as a call-to-action button color or a subtle accent element rather than a background. Because it is somewhat dim, it creates a grounded, rustic weight that pairs effectively with lighter neutral tones like cream or soft grays.
Is #973535 suitable for text?
This shade offers strong contrast when paired with white text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or headers where legibility is critical. You should avoid using it for long-form body text, as its darker, unsaturated profile may strain the eyes over time.
Is #973535 readable on white or black?
#973535 has a 7.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.87:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.