#903746 Hex Color
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#903746 is a muted, brick-toned red with significant depth and earthy undertones. Because it feels grounded rather than aggressive, it serves best as a supporting tone or an accent color in rustic design palettes. While white text provides excellent readability against this shade, avoid using it for fine details where it might appear muddy. The hex code for this serious, stable color is #903746.
Questions about #903746
What is #903746 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #903746 is rgb(144, 55, 70), in HSL hsl(350, 45%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 62%, 51%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #903746?
This brick red pairs effectively with neutral tones like soft cream or warm beige to keep the look grounded. For higher contrast, consider balancing it against deep charcoal or navy to anchor the design without appearing too aggressive.
Is #903746 suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #903746 generally offers sufficient contrast against a clean white background for standard body text. However, you should avoid using it for thin, small fonts where the muted saturation might cause readability issues or appear somewhat muddy to the eye.
Is #903746 readable on white or black?
#903746 has a 7.44:1 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.