#977974 Hex Color
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Close to weathered brick with a gray cast, this muted red stays calm where brighter reds shout. #977974 works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, flattered by deep teal or olive. Its hex code sits low in saturation, so large fills can read flat. Black text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #977974
What is #977974 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #977974 is rgb(151, 121, 116), in HSL hsl(9, 14%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 23%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #977974?
Deep teal and olive both make #977974 read warmer and richer, while charcoal grounds it in muted palettes. Avoid pairing it with bright pinks, which wash out its gray undertone.
Is #977974 readable on white or black?
#977974 has a 3.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.30:1 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.