#934F4D Hex Color

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This muted, dusty red reads like an aged terra cotta with a dark, inky undertone. Because it maintains strong contrast with white text, #934f4d works well as a solid base for UI backgrounds or serious branding projects. Use it as a dominant tone, but ensure you pair it with light neutrals to keep the palette from feeling too gloomy. The hex code is #934f4d.

Questions about #934f4d

What is #934f4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #934f4d is rgb(147, 79, 77), in HSL hsl(2, 31%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 48%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #934f4d for professional designs?
Pair #934f4d with warm, light neutrals like cream or soft beige to keep the palette from feeling too heavy. For high contrast, a deep charcoal works beautifully as a text color while allowing this red to remain the focus.
Is #934f4d readable on white or black?
#934f4d has a 6.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.46:1 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.