#944404 Hex Color
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A dark, muted brown with warm reddish-orange undertones, #944404 brings a serious, grounded mood to visual work. Its low saturation suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, agriculture, and vintage branding without feeling harsh. Use it as a strong supporting tone with cream or dusty blue; white text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code for this shade is #944404.
Questions about #944404
What is #944404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #944404 is rgb(148, 68, 4), in HSL hsl(27, 95%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 54%, 97%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #944404?
#944404 pairs well with cream, warm beige, and dusty blue, which soften its dark brown base and bring out its red-orange undertone without making the palette feel too bright.
Is #944404 warm or cool?
#944404 reads as a warm color because its brown base carries noticeable reddish-orange undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the crisp feel of blue-based browns or cool neutrals.
Where does #944404 work well in design?
#944404 works especially well for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, agriculture, and vintage-inspired designs, where its muted warmth adds weight without the sharpness of a highly saturated orange or red accent color.
Is #944404 readable on white or black?
#944404 has a 6.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.