#914E05 Hex Color
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The hex code #914e05 is dark and muted, with warm orange-brown undertones and a mellow, grounded feel. Its low saturation suits serious, rustic, and vintage designs without looking harsh. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or muted teal in food, craft, and organic branding. White text reaches about 6.4:1 contrast against this color.
Questions about #914e05
What is #914e05 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #914e05 is rgb(145, 78, 5), in HSL hsl(31, 93%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 97%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #914e05?
Does #914e05 read as a warm or cool color?
#914e05 reads as a warm color because its dark brown base is influenced by orange rather than blue or green. Its muted saturation keeps the warmth mellow, making it feel rustic, serious, and grounded instead of bright or energetic.
Is #914e05 readable on white or black?
#914e05 has a 6.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.29:1 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.