Mauverine
Dusty muted red with grounded grey undertones
Mauverine is a dusty, ashy red with strong grey undertones. It occupies a matte, muted space that feels grounded rather than high-energy. The hex code #9d8888 functions best as a supporting background, where its distinct character allows black typography to pop with strong, WCAG-compliant contrast. Pair it with dark slate or charcoal to settle its reddish leanings.
Questions about Mauverine
What is the hex code for Mauverine?
Mauverine is #9d8888. In RGB that is rgb(157, 136, 136), in HSL hsl(0, 10%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 13%, 38%.
Does #9d8888 read as warm or cool?
Mauverine sits in a unique middle ground, as its ashy grey base cools down the underlying red pigment. While it carries the heritage of a red, the muted saturation prevents it from feeling overtly warm, making it a sophisticated neutral for modern design.
What colors pair well with Mauverine #9d8888?
Pair #9d8888 with charcoal or deep slate to settle its reddish leanings and create a high-contrast, professional look. For a softer approach, try combining it with warm creams or off-whites to let the dusty, matte texture of the shade stand out.
Is Mauverine readable on white or black?
Mauverine has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.31:1 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.