#90614E Hex Color

Dusty warmth with artisan character

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A dark, dusty orange-brown, #90614e has low saturation and a matte, ashy warmth. Its subdued character suits autumn packaging, coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream, navy, or muted sage rather than a dominant background, where it can feel heavy. White text achieves about 5.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #90614e.

Questions about #90614e

What is #90614e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #90614e is rgb(144, 97, 78), in HSL hsl(17, 30%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 46%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #90614e?
#90614e pairs well with cream, navy, muted sage, and charcoal, which balance its earthy warmth and keep it from feeling too heavy in layouts while preserving its grounded, vintage mood.
Does #90614e read as a warm or cool color?
#90614e reads as a warm color because its orange-brown hue sits between red and yellow, while low saturation softens it into a dusty, matte appearance rather than bright, fiery orange.
Is #90614e readable on white or black?
#90614e has a 5.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.00:1 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.