#984F55 Hex Color
Dusty red with warm restraint
#984f55 is a muted, dusty red with warm brown undertones and a matte, softened finish. Its restrained saturation suggests understatement while retaining enough energy for romance, food branding, sports accents, and caution graphics. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background; white text meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #984f55.
Questions about #984f55
What is #984f55 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #984f55 is rgb(152, 79, 85), in HSL hsl(355, 32%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 44%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #984f55?
#984f55 pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream, alongside terracotta and charcoal, while muted olive or soft blue-green can add contrast without overpowering its dusty red base in a balanced palette.
What undertone does #984f55 have, and does it read warm or cool?
#984f55 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy feel rather than the crisp, energetic look of a blue-based red.
Where can #984f55 be used effectively?
#984f55 works well as a supporting tone in romantic, food, and sports branding, or as a dark interface surface where its restrained saturation adds warmth without demanding attention from surrounding elements.
Is #984f55 readable on white or black?
#984f55 has a 5.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.58:1 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.