#903C37 Hex Color
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#903c37 is a muted, earthy brick red with a heavy, grounded presence. Its low saturation keeps it from appearing too aggressive, making it a reliable accent for rustic or traditional palettes. While it works as a large background, it really shines when paired with cream or warm gray tones. Because white text maintains excellent readability at 7.3:1, this hex code is a practical choice for accessible layouts.
Questions about #903c37
What is #903c37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #903c37 is rgb(144, 60, 55), in HSL hsl(3, 45%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 62%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #903c37 in a design palette?
#903c37 works best when balanced against neutral, lighter tones like cream or warm gray to prevent the space from feeling too heavy. For a more sophisticated contrast, try pairing it with muted sage or deep charcoal for a natural, grounded aesthetic.
Is #903c37 readable on white or black?
#903c37 has a 7.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.88:1 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.