#893D49 Hex Color
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The hex code #893d49 is a dark, muted red with warm brown and terracotta undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood, while the red base adds energy and passion. Use it as a supporting tone for rustic branding, autumn palettes, or dramatic interfaces, pairing it with warm cream. White text provides about 7.4:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #893d49
What is #893d49 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #893d49 is rgb(137, 61, 73), in HSL hsl(351, 38%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 47%, 46%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #893d49?
Warm cream creates a clean, balanced pairing with #893d49, while muted terracotta or sage can extend its earthy, autumnal feel without competing with the red base in a palette for branding and interfaces.
Does #893d49 have warm or cool undertones?
It reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by brown and earthy undertones, giving it a grounded appearance rather than the sharper, cooler effect associated with blue-leaning reds.
Is #893d49 readable on white or black?
#893d49 has a 7.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.82:1 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.