#935C4B Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #935c4b is a dusty red with ashy brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte, subdued character suits supporting elements, food branding, romance, and sports graphics without feeling loud. Use it as a 30% supporting tone beside cream or deep navy. White text remains readable, with about a 5.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #935c4b.
Questions about #935c4b
What is #935c4b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #935c4b is rgb(147, 92, 75), in HSL hsl(14, 32%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 49%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #935c4b?
Cream and navy pair well with #935c4b, balancing its warm, dusty red character with light contrast and cool depth while preserving its muted, matte feel in restrained brand systems and layouts.
Is #935c4b a warm or cool color?
#935c4b reads as a warm color because its dusty red base is softened by ashy brown undertones, giving it an earthy, subdued feel rather than the crisp energy of a saturated red.
Is #935c4b readable on white or black?
#935c4b has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.