#894F4D Hex Color
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#894f4d is a dark, dusty red with a muted brick undertone. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm and grounded, which suits moody backgrounds and supporting tones better than loud accents. Pair it with sage or cream for contrast that feels soft rather than stark. The hex code also holds up for accessibility: white text on #894f4d reaches about 6.4:1, clearing AA for body copy.
Questions about #894f4d
What is #894f4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #894f4d is rgb(137, 79, 77), in HSL hsl(2, 28%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 44%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #894f4d?
Cream, sage, and warm gray balance #894f4d without crowding its muted tone. For darker palettes, try it with charcoal or deep olive so the red stays a supporting tone rather than fighting for attention.
Is #894f4d readable on white or black?
#894f4d has a 6.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.28:1 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.