#978385 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy red feels dusty and understated rather than energetic. Because it sits between a neutral grey and a soft rose, the hex code #978385 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with crisp cream or dark charcoal to avoid a muddy look. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio, standard black text remains readable and clear against this matte surface.
Questions about #978385
What is #978385 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #978385 is rgb(151, 131, 133), in HSL hsl(354, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 12%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #978385 in a design?
Is #978385 considered a warm or cool tone?
It sits in a unique middle ground as a desaturated, cool-leaning red. While it retains the heritage of a red hue, the significant grey undertone pulls it away from typical warmth, making it feel more like a neutral stone or earth tone.
Is #978385 readable on white or black?
#978385 has a 3.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.90:1 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.