#935F58 Hex Color

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#935f58 is a dusty, unsaturated red with a mellow, ashy character. It lacks the aggression of pure red, favoring a subdued, matte appearance that works well for branding or editorial backgrounds. This shade pairs effectively with soft, creamy off-whites for a readable contrast. Because it is so muted, use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to avoid a gloomy or muddy effect.

Questions about #935f58

What is #935f58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #935f58 is rgb(147, 95, 88), in HSL hsl(7, 25%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 40%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the #935f58 hex color?
Because #935f58 is naturally muted and earthy, it creates a readable, elegant contrast when paired with soft cream or off-white tones. For a more sophisticated palette, try balancing this dusty red against deep charcoal or soft slate grays to anchor the overall composition.
Is #935f58 considered a warm or cool color?
#935f58 reads as a warm, subdued tone, though its high level of desaturation gives it an ashy, neutral character that prevents it from feeling overly aggressive. It functions as a mid-tone that provides warmth without the intensity of a bright primary red.
Is #935f58 readable on white or black?
#935f58 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.