#978D8C Hex Color
Dusty warmth with an ashy edge
#978d8c is a muted, dusty red with ashy gray undertones and low saturation. Its restrained warmth suggests passion and urgency without the force of vivid red, making it useful for branding, romance, or sports accents. Pair it with charcoal or warm ivory, and use black text for clear, accessible contrast. The hex code is #978d8c.
Questions about #978d8c
What is #978d8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #978d8c is rgb(151, 141, 140), in HSL hsl(5, 5%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 7%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #978d8c?
Does #978d8c work with black or white text?
Black text is the safer accessible choice on #978d8c, with roughly 6.5:1 contrast, while white text is about 3.2:1 and generally suits large text only. Test the final foreground and background combination before publishing.
Is #978d8c readable on white or black?
#978d8c has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.