Muddy Mire
Also known as: Persian Bazaar, Pressed Blossoms, Calliope, Mahogany Rose
Muddy Mire sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.18:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Muddy Mire color codes
- HEX
- #C3988B
- RGB
- rgb(195, 152, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 152, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(14, 32%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(14, 29%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(66.7 15.2 13.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.6% 0.055 37.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 6.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Muddy Mire works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Muddy Mire
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Muddy Mire by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.57:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.18:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Muddy Mire background: #000000
Palettes featuring Muddy Mire
Muddy Mire with its complement
Soft neighbors of Muddy Mire
Muddy Mire triad
Similar colors
- Coca Mocha#BD9D95 · ΔE 3.6
- Nude Lips#B5948D · ΔE 3.9
- Apricotta#D8A48F · ΔE 5.2
- Mutabilis#C29594 · ΔE 5.3
- Parfait#C8A6A1 · ΔE 5.4
- Whisky#C2877B · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Muddy Mire is closest to Open Seas.
Muddy Mire FAQs
What color is Muddy Mire?
Muddy Mire is a medium red with the hex code #C3988B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 14°, 32% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Muddy Mire?
The hex code for Muddy Mire is #C3988B. In RGB it's rgb(195, 152, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 29%, 24%).
What colors go well with Muddy Mire?
Muddy Mire pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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