#914D05 Hex Color
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#914d05 is a dark, warm brown with subdued orange undertones and a muted, earthy finish. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, grounded mood, while its warmth suits coffee, tobacco, food, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background with white text, which reaches about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #914d05.
Questions about #914d05
What is #914d05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #914d05 is rgb(145, 77, 5), in HSL hsl(31, 93%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 97%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #914d05?
#914d05 pairs well with cream, sand, charcoal, and muted blue-green accents, creating contrast while preserving its earthy warmth across packaging, websites, and interface palettes, especially when light neutrals carry most of the layout.
Where does #914d05 work best?
#914d05 works best as a grounded supporting color or bold background in coffee, food, tobacco, and artisan branding, where its dark brown base and subdued orange undertone communicate warmth, craft, and a serious, established feel.
Is #914d05 readable on white or black?
#914d05 has a 6.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.26:1 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.