#944C30 Hex Color

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#944c30 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and orange undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, grounded mood, while its softened saturation keeps it mellow rather than vivid. Use the hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, craft, organic, or vintage branding, or behind white text, which reaches about 6.3:1 contrast.

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What is #944c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #944c30 is rgb(148, 76, 48), in HSL hsl(17, 51%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 68%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.

What colors pair well with #944c30?

The best pairings for #944c30 include sage, cream, and charcoal, because their cooler or lighter values balance its warm reddish-brown base and keep the palette from feeling heavy in layouts. Use sage for natural accents and cream for softer contrast.

Is #944c30 readable on white or black?

#944c30 has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.

#944C30 Hex Color

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