#893544 Hex Color
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Use #893544 when a design needs warmth without loudness. This brick red is dark and muted, with a dusty terracotta undertone that feels rustic and grounded. The hex code holds about 7.9:1 contrast against white text, so it clears WCAG AA behind body copy. Pair it with cream or muted sage, and lean on it as a base tone rather than a fine-detail accent.
Questions about #893544
What is #893544 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #893544 is rgb(137, 53, 68), in HSL hsl(349, 44%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 50%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #893544?
Cream, muted sage, and soft gold all sit well beside this brick red, keeping its warmth without competing for attention. Navy also deepens it for richer, moodier palettes.
Is #893544 readable on white or black?
#893544 has a 7.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.