#997473 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #997473 carries an ashy quality that keeps it from feeling aggressive. It offers a grounded alternative to bright crimson for branding or UI elements. Because of its low saturation, it serves best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to avoid a muddy appearance, as black text remains readable against this hex code.
Questions about #997473
What is #997473 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997473 is rgb(153, 116, 115), in HSL hsl(2, 16%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 25%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997473?
Pair #997473 with warm cream or slate gray to keep the look balanced and avoid a muddy appearance. These neutral companions allow its dusty quality to shine without feeling too heavy or aggressive for your design interface.
Is #997473 readable on white or black?
#997473 has a 4.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.10:1 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.