#933A16 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #933a16 sits between rust and reddish brown, warm but low key. Its dimness reads earthy and serious, which suits coffee branding, leather goods, and moody backgrounds. White text reaches about 7.3:1 contrast on it, so small type stays readable. The hex code #933a16 also flatters muted greens like sage when you want quiet warmth against cool tones.
Questions about #933a16
What is #933a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #933a16 is rgb(147, 58, 22), in HSL hsl(17, 74%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 85%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #933a16?
Muted greens like sage and olive flatter #933a16 because their coolness offsets its warmth, and soft cream keeps it from reading muddy. Avoid bright oranges nearby, they blur into it.
Is #933a16 readable on white or black?
#933a16 has a 7.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.85:1 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.