#997A7C Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #997a7c is a very unsaturated dusty red with ashy mauve undertones. Its softened lightness brings restraint and calm, while the red base retains a hint of energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or caution layouts; black text also reaches about 5.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #997a7c
What is #997a7c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997a7c is rgb(153, 122, 124), in HSL hsl(356, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 19%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #997a7c?
Is #997a7c readable on white or black?
#997a7c has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.