#955E66 color
The hex color #955E66 is a grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 58.4% red, 36.9% green and 40% blue (149, 94, 102).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 23% saturation and 48% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 37% magenta, 32% yellow and 42% black.
The closest named color is Cinnapink (#A6646F), a difference of 4.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.16:1).
#955E66 color codes
| HEX | #955E66 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(149, 94, 102) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(58.4%, 36.9%, 40%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 23%, 48%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 37%, 58%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 37%, 32%, 42%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.12, 23.56, 4.87) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.12, 24.05, 11.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(18.796, 15.356, 14.542) | |
| Decimal | 9789030 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #955E66, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #955E66 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #955E66 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.16:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #955E66 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#676766Protanopia
no red cones#757165Deuteranopia
no green cones#9f5961Tritanopia
no blue cones#6d6d6dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #955e66; }
.text { color: #955e66; }
.border { border: 2px solid #955e66; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(149 94 102 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #955e66, #95725e); }
Similar colors
#a6646fCinnapink#8e5164Velour Scar#9f4d65Cherry Berry#b35966Hot Flamingo#7d5d5eReading Tea Leaves#a55a55Cheek Red#7b5867Royal Fig#7a4b56Nocturne Red
Closest common color name: Rose Gold.
Questions
- What color is #955E66?
- #955E66 is a grayish red, closest to the named color Cinnapink. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #955E66?
- The RGB value is 149, 94, 102: 149 red, 94 green and 102 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #955E66?
- The complementary color is #5E958D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #955E66?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.07:1 and white text 5.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.