#984333 Hex Color
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This muted brick red offers a grounded, rustic aesthetic. Because it sits in a lower saturation range, #984333 works best as an accent color or a mood-setting header rather than a full page background. It pairs well with muted sage greens or creamy off-whites. The hex code #984333 also provides enough contrast against white text to meet accessibility standards with a 6.6:1 ratio.
Questions about #984333
What is #984333 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #984333 is rgb(152, 67, 51), in HSL hsl(10, 50%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 66%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #984333 for a balanced design?
This muted brick red works best when paired with desaturated, natural tones like sage green or creamy off-whites. These combinations keep the design feeling grounded and organic without overwhelming the visual hierarchy of your layout.
Is #984333 suitable for use as text on light backgrounds?
Yes, #984333 provides excellent contrast against white backgrounds with a 6.6:1 ratio, comfortably meeting WCAG accessibility standards. It serves as a strong, readable alternative to standard dark grey or black text in branding.
Is #984333 readable on white or black?
#984333 has a 6.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.18:1 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.