#904D05 Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #904d05 is a warm brown with earthy orange undertones and low saturation. Its heavy tone suggests seriousness, mystery, and dependable strength, while still offering warmth for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark background with white text, which reaches about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #904d05.

Questions about #904d05

What is #904d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #904d05 is rgb(144, 77, 5), in HSL hsl(31, 93%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 97%, 44%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #904d05?
#904d05 pairs well with cream, sand, muted teal, and deep navy, which balance its dark, earthy warmth without making a palette feel flat; use lighter neutrals for space and cooler accents for contrast.
Is #904d05 readable on white or black?
#904d05 has a 6.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.24:1 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.