#99746C Hex Color
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Muted red #99746c is a dusty, ashy shade with brown-gray undertones and a matte, subdued finish. Its low saturation brings restraint and warmth, making it useful for supporting elements, romantic branding, food packaging, or caution accents. Pair it with dark navy or cream, but avoid large white layouts where it can look washed out. Black text reaches about 5.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #99746c.
Questions about #99746c
What is #99746c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #99746c is rgb(153, 116, 108), in HSL hsl(11, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 29%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #99746c?
#99746c pairs well with cream, navy, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, balancing its dusty red warmth without making the palette feel overly bright across print, digital layouts, and interfaces alike. Use cream for softness and navy or charcoal for stronger definition.
Does #99746c look warm or cool?
#99746c reads as a warm, restrained red because its red base is softened by brown-gray undertones, not blue or green, giving the shade an earthy, weathered character rather than the brightness of a vivid red. Its muted saturation keeps it feeling settled rather than energetic.
Is #99746c readable on white or black?
#99746c has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.