#94505F Hex Color
A grounded and subdued dusty red
#94505f is a dusty, unsaturated red with a muted, matte finish. It feels grounded and subdued, lacking the aggression of a bright cherry or crimson. Because of its desaturated, earthy quality, this color functions best as a supporting tone in branding rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft creams or warm grays to avoid a muddy look. White text reads clearly against this hex code.
Questions about #94505f
What is #94505f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94505f is rgb(148, 80, 95), in HSL hsl(347, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 36%, 42%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #94505f?
This muted red works best when paired with soft, neutral tones that prevent it from appearing muddy. Try combining #94505f with cream or warm gray to maintain a professional, balanced look in your design projects.
Is #94505f suitable for text on a white background?
Yes, #94505f offers sufficient contrast against a standard white background for readability. However, because this shade is somewhat desaturated, ensure your font size is large enough to maintain clarity and meet modern accessibility standards for your audience.
Is #94505f readable on white or black?
#94505f has a 5.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.57:1 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.