Grayish Red

The color #957E79 is a grayish red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 149, 126, 121 and HSL values of 11°, 12%, 53%.

Color Values for #957E79

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HEX:
#957E79
RGB:
rgb(149,126,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(11,12%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 15%, 19%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #957E79

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #957E79. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 58.4%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #957E79

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #957E79

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #957E79

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #957E79

The complementary color for #957E79 is #799096. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #957E79

The analogous colors for #957E79 are #967982 and #968C79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #957E79

The triadic colors for #957E79 are #79967E and #7E7996. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #957E79

These are the darker variations of #957E79. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #776561 and #594C49. This progression shows how #957E79 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #957E79

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #AA9894 and #BFB2AF. This progression shows how #957E79. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #957E79

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #957E79. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #957E79

Companies and brands that incorporate #957E79 in their visual identity.

#957E79 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #957E79. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #957E79 is a grayish red with RGB values of 149, 126, 121 and HSL values of 11°, 12%, 53%.

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