#988984 Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty red with strong grey undertones, #988984 offers a muted approach to color. It lacks the intensity of vivid reds, making it a reliable neutral rather than a punchy accent. This hex code works best as a background tone where you need a subtle, warm anchor. Pair it with crisp white or dark charcoal for contrast, as black text remains highly readable on this shade.
Questions about #988984
What is #988984 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #988984 is rgb(152, 137, 132), in HSL hsl(15, 9%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 13%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #988984?
Is #988984 considered a warm or cool neutral?
While #988984 contains strong grey undertones that push it toward a cooler appearance, its underlying red base ensures it retains enough warmth to avoid feeling sterile. It serves as a balanced bridge between cool greys and warm, earthy tones in a design.
Is #988984 readable on white or black?
#988984 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.24:1 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.