#913831 Hex Color
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#913831 is a dark, unsaturated brick red with earthy undertones. It carries a serious and mysterious character that fits well in rustic design themes. Because of its low lightness, white text remains highly readable against this shade. Use this hex code as a mood-setting accent color rather than a primary background to maintain a balanced visual impact in your interface.
Questions about #913831
What is #913831 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #913831 is rgb(145, 56, 49), in HSL hsl(4, 49%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 66%, 43%.
How should I use #913831 in a design interface?
Use #913831 sparingly as a mood-setting accent color for buttons or borders rather than a primary background to keep your layout balanced. It pairs beautifully with creams or warm greys to maintain a soft, sophisticated contrast.
Is #913831 readable on white or black?
#913831 has a 7.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.81:1 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.