#97585D Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #97585d reads as a desaturated, somber tone with a distinct matte finish. It lacks the aggression of pure primary red, making it a sophisticated choice for backgrounds or branding where subtlety is required. Because white text maintains strong readability against this dark shade, it works well for UI elements. Pair it with soft, warm grays to avoid muddying its underlying warmth.
Questions about #97585d
What is #97585d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #97585d is rgb(151, 88, 93), in HSL hsl(355, 26%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 38%, 41%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #97585d?
This muted red works best alongside neutral tones that do not compete for attention. You can create a balanced, professional palette by pairing it with warm grey or off-white, while muted olive green creates a natural, earthy contrast that highlights the red's dusty quality.
Is #97585d suitable for UI typography?
Using #97585d as text requires careful consideration of the background color due to its medium-dark value. It maintains excellent readability against very light backgrounds, but it may fail standard accessibility contrast ratios if the backdrop is not bright enough for high-contrast viewing.
Is #97585d readable on white or black?
#97585d has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.86:1 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.