#943E00 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #943e00 is a warm brown with orange undertones and low lightness. It brings seriousness, strength, and a worn, earthy mood to coffee, tobacco, agriculture, and artisan branding. Use it as a supporting tone or bold background with white type, which reaches about 7.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #943e00.
Questions about #943e00
What is #943e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #943e00 is rgb(148, 62, 0), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 100%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #943e00?
For a darker, grounded palette, use it with cream, beige, or muted gold; terracotta reinforces its warmth, while pale blue-green creates a cooler accent that keeps the combination from feeling too heavy.
Is #943e00 a warm or cool color?
#943e00 reads as a warm color because its red base is supported by noticeable orange undertones, while its low lightness keeps the impression serious, muted, and earthy rather than bright or playful.
Is #943e00 readable on white or black?
#943e00 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.