#93421A Hex Color
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This dark, earthy brown sits on the muted side of the spectrum. It carries a heavy, serious presence that fits vintage branding or moody UI layouts. Because #93421a is quite dark, use it as a base or supporting tone rather than a highlight. White text stands out against this hex code, maintaining strong readability for small body text. Pair it with soft cream tones to avoid harsh contrast.
Questions about #93421a
What is #93421a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93421a is rgb(147, 66, 26), in HSL hsl(20, 70%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 82%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #93421a?
This earthy shade looks best when grounded by cream or off-white to prevent the design from feeling too heavy. For an adventurous contrast, try pairing it with muted sage to introduce a natural, organic balance to your palette.
Is #93421a suitable for body text?
While #93421a provides a soft alternative to harsh black, it is generally too dark and desaturated for small body copy. Reserve this color for headings, backgrounds, or UI accents where high contrast against white or light beige remains easily readable.
Is #93421a readable on white or black?
#93421a has a 6.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.03:1 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.