#913531 Hex Color

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#913531 is a dark, muted brick red with earthy terracotta undertones. Its low saturation keeps it grounded and warm rather than loud, so it works best as a dominant base in rustic branding or autumn palettes, paired with cream or sage. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 7.6:1 contrast, easily clearing WCAG AA for body copy.

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What is #913531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #913531 is rgb(145, 53, 49), in HSL hsl(3, 49%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 66%, 43%.

What colors pair well with #913531?

#913531 flatters warm neutrals like cream and sage, which soften its earthy tone. For bolder contrast, try deep navy or muted mustard, both of which make the red read richer without turning muddy.

Is #913531 readable on white or black?

#913531 has a 7.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.

#913531 Hex Color

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