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

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

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)

Tones (muted)

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

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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