#937C76 Hex Color

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#937c76 is a muted reddish shade with dusty brown and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a matte, ashy look that tempers red’s intensity without losing warmth. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, romance, or sports palettes, especially beside dark charcoal or cream. It can look muddy across large areas, while black text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #937c76.

Questions about #937c76

What is #937c76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #937c76 is rgb(147, 124, 118), in HSL hsl(12, 12%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 20%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #937c76?
The color #937c76 pairs well with charcoal and cream, which balance its dusty reddish warmth with grounding depth and light contrast; muted sage or burgundy can extend the palette while preserving its subdued, earthy mood.
Is #937c76 warm or cool?
#937c76 reads as a warm, subdued reddish neutral because its red base is softened by brown and gray undertones; its low saturation keeps the feeling calm, matte, and understated rather than vivid or strongly romantic.
Is #937c76 readable on white or black?
#937c76 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.