#973828 Hex Color
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Like fired clay or a weathered barn door, brick red carries a dusty, earthen warmth. #973828 is dark and rather muted, so treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. It flatters cream and sage in rustic palettes. White text on this hex code reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #973828
What is #973828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #973828 is rgb(151, 56, 40), in HSL hsl(9, 58%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 74%, 41%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #973828?
Soft cream, sage, and warm sand balance the earthy depth of #973828. Navy also works when you want a richer, moodier palette.
Is #973828 readable on white or black?
#973828 has a 7.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.91:1 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.