#943D1F Hex Color
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#943d1f is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and low-to-moderate saturation. Its shaded, earthy depth gives layouts a serious, moody edge while retaining energy and warmth. Use it as a supporting tone or bold accent in food, sports, romance, and caution-focused designs. This hex code also supports clear white text at about a 7.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #943d1f
What is #943d1f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #943d1f is rgb(148, 61, 31), in HSL hsl(15, 65%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 79%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #943d1f?
#943d1f pairs well with cream, charcoal, and muted blue because those cooler or lighter tones balance its warm, earthy depth without competing for attention. Use cream for softness, charcoal for a restrained palette, and muted blue for contrast in branding or editorial layouts.
Is #943d1f warm or cool?
#943d1f reads warm because its red hue leans toward orange and its brown undertones reinforce an earthy character. Its low-to-moderate saturation keeps the warmth subdued, making it feel grounded and serious rather than bright or aggressive.
Is #943d1f readable on white or black?
#943d1f has a 7.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.