#905F46 Hex Color
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A muted, dusty brown, #905f46 carries a weathered, vintage quality that feels stable and reliable. Because it sits at a mid-tone saturation, it works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft cream or slate blue to avoid a muddy appearance. This shade holds enough contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for readable UI elements.
Questions about #905f46
What is #905f46 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #905f46 is rgb(144, 95, 70), in HSL hsl(20, 35%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 51%, 44%.
What colors complement #905f46 best?
Use #905f46 alongside cool tones like slate blue or warm neutrals like cream to prevent a muddy appearance. These combinations maintain visual balance by contrasting the dusty nature of the brown with cleaner, lighter, or cooler hues.
Is #905f46 suitable for UI text?
The mid-tone saturation of #905f46 creates enough contrast against white backgrounds to be used for readable UI elements. However, avoid using it on darker backgrounds where it may lose legibility compared to lighter text alternatives.
Is #905f46 readable on white or black?
#905f46 has a 5.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.91:1 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.