#914514 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #914514 is a warm brown with a reddish-orange undertone and low lightness. Its earthy depth suggests seriousness, strength, and comfort, fitting coffee, food, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or moody background. White text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #914514.
Questions about #914514
What is #914514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #914514 is rgb(145, 69, 20), in HSL hsl(24, 76%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 86%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #914514?
Is #914514 suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #914514 works well behind white text, which has about a 6.9:1 contrast ratio and meets WCAG AA for normal body text. Its dark, warm surface can support readable interfaces, though pale brown text on it may lose clarity.
Is #914514 readable on white or black?
#914514 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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.