#984E3D Hex Color
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#984e3d is a grounded, unsaturated brick red with strong earthy undertones. This warm, mellow shade brings a rustic stability to design, making it ideal as an accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm cream for the best contrast. The hex code for this terracotta red is #984e3d, which provides enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #984e3d
What is #984e3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #984e3d is rgb(152, 78, 61), in HSL hsl(11, 43%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 60%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #984e3d suitable for body text?
While #984e3d provides sufficient contrast against white backgrounds, it can be difficult to read when placed on other dark colors. Use it primarily for accents or large headers rather than body text to maintain clear accessibility for all readers.
Is #984e3d readable on white or black?
#984e3d has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.