#994759 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #994759 feels grounded and understated rather than aggressive. Because of its low saturation, it serves well as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal grays to maintain visual balance. White text reads clearly against this shade, making it a reliable choice for UI elements or branding that requires a sense of calm strength.
Questions about #994759
What is #994759 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994759 is rgb(153, 71, 89), in HSL hsl(347, 37%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 42%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #994759 for a balanced design?
This muted red works best alongside neutral tones that do not compete for attention. It pairs beautifully with a deep charcoal for text contrast or a soft cream to highlight its subtle, dusty warmth without overwhelming the viewer.
Does #994759 function better as a background or an accent?
Due to its mid-tone intensity, #994759 is most effective as an accent color for buttons, borders, or iconography. Using it sparingly prevents it from feeling heavy, allowing the surrounding white space to maintain a clean, professional UI design.
Is #994759 readable on white or black?
#994759 has a 6.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.