#997E7E Hex Color
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A dusty, muted red, #997e7e carries a bleak and ashy character that strips away the intensity of traditional reds. This shade works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base, as its low saturation can appear muddy in large applications. Pair it with crisp cream or off-white to maintain legibility. The hex code for this desaturated, matte red is #997e7e.
Questions about #997e7e
What is #997e7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #997e7e is rgb(153, 126, 126), in HSL hsl(0, 12%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 18%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #997e7e?
Is #997e7e suitable for text usage?
You should generally avoid using #997e7e for body text or important UI elements because it lacks sufficient contrast against standard white backgrounds. If you must use it for type, ensure it is set against a very light background to maintain accessibility compliance.
Is #997e7e readable on white or black?
#997e7e has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.