#956565 Color Information

Hex color code: #956565

#956565 is a understated red color. In RGB it is (149, 101, 101), and in HSL it is (0°, 19%, 49%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameGray

HEX

#956565

RGB

149, 101, 101

HSL

0°, 19%, 49%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 32%, 42%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #956565;
background-color: #956565;
border-color: #956565;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #956565;
border: 2px solid #956565;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#956565]
text-[#956565]
border-[#956565]
shadow-[0_0_10px_956565]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #956565, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #956565; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #956565; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #956565; background-color: #95656515; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #95656520; border-left: 4px solid #956565; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #956565; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #956565 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

149, 101, 101

Red: 149 / Green: 101 / Blue: 101

HSL

0°, 19%, 49%

Hue: 0° / Saturation: 19% / Lightness: 49%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 32%, 42%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 32% / Key: 42%

What color is #956565?

#956565 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

659595

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #956565 to RGB:

rgb(149, 101, 101)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #956565 to HSL:

hsl(0, 19%, 49%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #956565 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 32%, 32%, 42%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#956565 is a understated red color with RGB values of 149, 101, 101 and HSL of 0°, 19%, 49%. This red-orange hue evokes warmth and passion, making it suitable for commonly used in modern UI design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #956565 is #659595, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #95657D.

Use #956565 in CSS: color: #956565 or background-color: #956565. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #956565

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.33:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #956565?

#956565 is a understated red color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #956565?

#956565 in RGB is (149, 101, 101) - 149 red, 101 green, and 101 blue.

How to use #956565 in CSS?

Use #956565 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #956565?

#659595 (complementary), #95657D (analogous), and #674646 (lighter shade) work well with #956565.