#894C4B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #894c4b is a dark red with dusty brown undertones and low saturation. Its restrained depth suits moody branding, food packaging, sports graphics, and supporting UI elements, while brighter cream or pale blush adds needed lift. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #894c4b.
Questions about #894c4b
What is #894c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #894c4b is rgb(137, 76, 75), in HSL hsl(1, 29%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 45%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #894c4b?
#894c4b pairs well with warm cream, pale blush, muted taupe, and soft beige, which lighten its dark red base while preserving its dusty brown undertones; deeper charcoal creates a more restrained and moody palette for interfaces or branding.
Is #894c4b readable on white or black?
#894c4b has a 6.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.