#995258 Hex Color
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This dusty, muted red carries a warm, understated mood that lacks the aggression of a brighter scarlet. Because it is desaturated, #995258 works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a primary background. It pairs well with soft creams or warm grays to maintain balance. The hex code is #995258, and white text remains clearly readable over this shade for good accessibility.
Questions about #995258
What is #995258 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #995258 is rgb(153, 82, 88), in HSL hsl(355, 30%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 42%, 40%.
What color palettes work best with #995258?
Is #995258 readable on white or black?
#995258 has a 5.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.70:1 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.