#943A09 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, this warm brown shade has subdued red-orange undertones that create a serious, grounded mood. The hex code #943a09 suits coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside cream or muted sage, rather than a dominant background. White text remains highly readable, with contrast around 7.3:1.
Questions about #943a09
What is #943a09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #943a09 is rgb(148, 58, 9), in HSL hsl(21, 89%, 31%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 94%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #943a09?
Is #943a09 a warm or cool color?
#943a09 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries subdued red-orange undertones, giving it an earthy, serious character rather than the crisp or distant appearance common to blue-leaning browns.
Is #943a09 readable on white or black?
#943a09 has a 7.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.86:1 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.