#997272 Hex Color
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#997272 is a muted, dusty red with gray-brown undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation softens red’s energy, creating a restrained, steady mood. Use the hex code #997272 as a supporting tone for warm backgrounds, editorial panels, or romance branding. Black text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body text.
Questions about #997272
What is #997272 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997272 is rgb(153, 114, 114), in HSL hsl(0, 16%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 25%, 40%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
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Is #997272 readable on white or black?
#997272 has a 4.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.00:1 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.