#934835 Hex Color
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#934835 is a dark, unsaturated brick red with a heavy, earthy quality. This muted terracotta tone feels serious and grounded, making it an excellent anchor for rustic design or moody palettes. Because of its dark saturation, use it as a primary accent color rather than a large background. It provides strong contrast against white text, ensuring readability in small, dense layouts.
Questions about #934835
What is #934835 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #934835 is rgb(147, 72, 53), in HSL hsl(12, 47%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 64%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #934835?
#934835 works best when anchored by neutral tones that allow its heavy, earthy character to stand out. It creates a balanced, sophisticated contrast when paired with cream or soft beige, while charcoal provides a stark, modern edge for text-heavy layouts.
Is #934835 suitable for website body text?
Using #934835 for large blocks of body text is generally not recommended because its dark, muted saturation can cause eye strain. It is much more effective as a high-impact accent color for buttons, headers, or borders where legibility is critical against lighter backgrounds.
Is #934835 readable on white or black?
#934835 has a 6.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.21:1 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.