#944950 Hex Color
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Not a bright scarlet. The hex code #944950 gives a dusty brick red with warm, earthy undertones. Its muted saturation keeps things calm, so it works best as a supporting tone or autumn accent rather than a dominant base. One practical plus: white text reads at about 6.3:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #944950
What is #944950 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #944950 is rgb(148, 73, 80), in HSL hsl(354, 34%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 46%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #944950?
Is #944950 readable on white or black?
#944950 has a 6.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.32:1 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.