#942C27 Hex Color
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#942c27 is a dark, muted red with warm terracotta and brown undertones. Its fairly strong saturation brings grounded energy without looking bright, making it effective for rustic branding, autumn palettes, food packaging, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or dusty blue. White text remains highly legible, and the hex code is #942c27.
Questions about #942c27
What is #942c27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #942c27 is rgb(148, 44, 39), in HSL hsl(3, 58%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 74%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #942c27?
#942c27 pairs well with cream for a warm, softened palette, while dusty blue or charcoal adds cool contrast without overpowering its earthy red character; use cream behind it and apply the red to buttons, borders, or small accents.
Is #942c27 a warm or cool red?
#942c27 reads as a warm, muted red because its fairly strong saturation is softened by terracotta and brown undertones, which pull it away from the cooler feel associated with blue or violet reds. It feels grounded and works well with natural neutrals.
Is #942c27 readable on white or black?
#942c27 has a 7.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 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 is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.