#912923 Hex Color
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#912923 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence, while restrained saturation adds traditional character instead of sharp brightness. Use it as a dominant background for luxury, wine, academic, or autumn branding. White text achieves about 8.3:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #912923.
Questions about #912923
What is #912923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #912923 is rgb(145, 41, 35), in HSL hsl(3, 61%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 72%, 76%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #912923?
#912923 pairs well with cream, warm beige, muted gold, and charcoal, which balance its brown undertones without competing with its depth; cream softens it, while gold and charcoal reinforce its traditional, grounded character.
Is #912923 a warm or cool color?
#912923 reads as a warm red because its restrained red base is shifted toward brown rather than blue, giving it an earthy, grounded appearance that feels closer to burgundy or rust than to a crisp primary red.
Where does #912923 work well in a palette?
#912923 works well as a dominant background or accent in luxury, wine, academic, and autumn-inspired palettes, especially when paired with light neutrals for contrast. Its dark, muted character gives layouts a serious, established feel rather than a bright, energetic one.
Is #912923 readable on white or black?
#912923 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 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.