#988481 Hex Color
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#988481 is a dusty, ashy shade of red that sits close to grey. Black text provides 6.0:1 contrast against this surface, ensuring excellent readability for small body text. Designers often use this muted hex code for understated, professional UI backgrounds. It lacks the intensity of a primary red, so avoid it for call to action buttons where you
Questions about #988481
What is #988481 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988481 is rgb(152, 132, 129), in HSL hsl(8, 10%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 15%, 40%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #988481 suitable for text or call-to-action buttons?
Use #988481 primarily for backgrounds or secondary elements rather than call-to-action buttons. Because it lacks the high-intensity saturation required to draw the eye, it performs best as a neutral foundation that allows brighter, bolder accent colors to stand out.
Which color combinations work well with #988481?
Pair #988481 with charcoal for high-contrast, professional text legibility, or integrate soft creams to enhance its dusty, vintage character. It acts as a grounding neutral that balances well against vibrant jewel tones or crisp off-white accents in modern layouts.
Is #988481 readable on white or black?
#988481 has a 3.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.95:1 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.