#923F3E Hex Color
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Not fire-engine red, #923f3e is a dark, muted brick red with an earthy terracotta feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits moody backgrounds and rustic branding. White text reads clearly on it at roughly 7.0:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind small body text. Pair it with sage or deep teal for balance.
Questions about #923f3e
What is #923f3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #923f3e is rgb(146, 63, 62), in HSL hsl(1, 40%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 58%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #923f3e?
Sage green, deep teal, and warm cream flatter #923f3e because their muted or cool character offsets its earthy warmth. For a bolder contrast, try mustard or a soft blush.
Is #923f3e readable on white or black?
#923f3e has a 6.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.00:1 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.