#994C5D Hex Color
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#994c5d is a dusty red with a soft pink lean. Its low saturation gives it a matte, mellow character, closer to dried roses than bright candy. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since large blocks can turn muddy. White text passes WCAG AA on this hex code, so it holds up behind labels and buttons.
Questions about #994c5d
What is #994c5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994c5d is rgb(153, 76, 93), in HSL hsl(347, 34%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 39%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #994c5d?
It pairs well with sage, olive, and warm creams, which offset its muted red without competing with it. Avoid bright pinks and pure white backgrounds, which make it look dull by comparison.
Is #994c5d readable on white or black?
#994c5d has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.