#945358 Hex Color
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#945358 is a dusty red with brown undertones and a low, matte finish. The darkness tames red’s usual urgency, so this shade reads mellow rather than loud. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 layout instead of the dominant color. Deep teal is a pairing that flatters it, and white text sits on top at about 5.8:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #945358
What is #945358 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #945358 is rgb(148, 83, 88), in HSL hsl(355, 28%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 41%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #945358?
Deep teal and dark navy both make this muted red look richer, while cream softens its dusty edge. Avoid pale neutrals beside it, since they wash out its low saturation.
Is #945358 readable on white or black?
#945358 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.