#904830 Hex Color
A grounded, desaturated red with earthy warmth
#904830 is a dark, desaturated red with distinct earthy undertones. This muted shade avoids the intensity of brighter reds, making it useful for grounding moody, cinematic palettes. While it works well as a subtle background, it truly shines when paired with cream or warm off-white, which ensures the text remains legible. The hex code for this dim, reddish tone is #904830.
Questions about #904830
What is #904830 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #904830 is rgb(144, 72, 48), in HSL hsl(15, 50%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 67%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #904830?
Is #904830 suitable for text usage?
Using #904830 for text requires caution because its darker tone can easily blend into mid-tone backgrounds, hurting readability. For best results, use it only as a large, bold header or pair it strictly with light, high-contrast backgrounds to maintain accessibility standards for your readers.
Is #904830 readable on white or black?
#904830 has a 6.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.15:1 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.