#934A16 Hex Color
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#934a16 is a dark, muted brown with warm reddish-orange undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, food, and artisan products. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background with white text, which reaches about 6.5:1 contrast. The hex code #934a16 also pairs well with cream.
Questions about #934a16
What is #934a16 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #934a16 is rgb(147, 74, 22), in HSL hsl(25, 74%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 85%, 42%.
Which colors pair well with #934a16?
#934a16 pairs well with cream for a warm, vintage palette, while charcoal or muted sage can add contrast without overwhelming its reddish-orange undertones. Use lighter neutrals for backgrounds and reserve this brown for accents or strong focal areas.
Is #934a16 warm or cool?
#934a16 reads as a warm brown because its reddish-orange undertones shift it away from neutral brown. Its dark, muted appearance feels grounded and serious, making it suitable for vintage-inspired layouts, coffee packaging, food labels, and artisan product branding.
Is #934a16 readable on white or black?
#934a16 has a 6.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.23:1 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.