#98817B Hex Color
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Cinereous is a dusty, ashy red with strong grey undertones that strip away typical saturation. This muted shade functions best as a supporting background tone rather than a focal point. Pair #98817b with crisp off-whites or charcoal to maintain visual separation. With a contrast ratio of 5.8:1 against black, it provides excellent readability for small body text in professional interface designs.
Questions about Cinereous
What is the hex code for Cinereous?
Cinereous is #98817b. In RGB that is rgb(152, 129, 123), in HSL hsl(12, 12%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 19%, 40%.
How should I use Cinereous #98817b in a web design palette?
Cinereous functions best as a stabilizing background or secondary UI element because its strong grey undertones prevent it from overwhelming the viewer. Pair it with crisp off-white or deep charcoal to create a clean, modern aesthetic that remains professional and legible.
Is Cinereous readable on white or black?
Cinereous has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.