#998383 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#998383 is a muted, dusty red with gray undertones and a matte, almost ashy finish. Its restrained saturation creates a calm, understated mood while retaining red’s sense of energy and urgency. Use it as a supporting tone for romance, food, or editorial branding, paired with cream or charcoal. The hex code #998383 supports clear black body text at about 5.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #998383
What is #998383 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #998383 is rgb(153, 131, 131), in HSL hsl(0, 10%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 14%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #998383?
Does #998383 read as warm or cool?
#998383 reads as a muted warm red, though its gray undertones soften the warmth and give it an ashy, nearly neutral appearance, especially beside cream or charcoal and other soft neutrals. It works well when you want a restrained romantic mood without the intensity of saturated red.
Is #998383 readable on white or black?
#998383 has a 3.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.92:1 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.