#945454 Hex Color
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A dusty and muted red, #945454 functions as a grounded, matte earth tone. It is dim and unsaturated, making it a reliable background choice that keeps UI elements readable. Because it provides a 5.7:1 contrast ratio against white text, it meets accessibility standards for body copy. Use this hex code for layouts requiring a serious, restrained alternative to bright, primary reds.
Questions about #945454
What is #945454 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #945454 is rgb(148, 84, 84), in HSL hsl(0, 28%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 43%, 42%.
What color schemes work well with #945454?
Is #945454 readable on white or black?
#945454 has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 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.