#976D7C Hex Color
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#976d7c is a dusty, unsaturated mauve with strong gray undertones. This mellow pink provides a softer alternative to bolder shades, making it a reliable choice for cosmetics or brand palettes that need to feel approachable and polite. Because it maintains a 4.8:1 contrast ratio against black text, it works well as a background for readable body copy. Pair it with dark charcoal for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #976d7c
What is #976d7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #976d7c is rgb(151, 109, 124), in HSL hsl(339, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 18%, 41%.
What color palettes work best with #976d7c?
Is #976d7c readable on white or black?
#976d7c has a 4.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.79:1 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.