#945531 Hex Color
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Warm and mellow, #945531 is a muted orange-brown with earthy red undertones and medium-dark lightness. Its grounded character suggests comfort, resilience, and reliability, while a soft orange cast adds creative energy. Use the hex code #945531 as a supporting tone in food, artisan, vintage, or autumn branding; white text offers about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #945531
What is #945531 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #945531 is rgb(148, 85, 49), in HSL hsl(22, 50%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 67%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #945531?
#945531 pairs well with warm off-white, charcoal, muted green, and dusty blue because these colors balance its earthy orange-brown base while preserving a calm, vintage-inspired palette for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts. Use pale neutrals to keep it lighter.
Is #945531 readable on white or black?
#945531 has a 5.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.60:1 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.