#945A56 Hex Color
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This dusty red is an unsaturated, matte tone with a distinct ashy quality. Because it feels grounded rather than loud, #945a56 works best as a supporting background color instead of a main brand feature. It pairs well with soft creams or desaturated blues to keep your design feeling cohesive. Since white text reads clearly against this shade, it remains a legible choice for body copy or UI elements.
Questions about #945a56
What is #945a56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #945a56 is rgb(148, 90, 86), in HSL hsl(4, 26%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 42%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #945a56?
#945a56 works best alongside soft neutrals like cream or desaturated blues to keep your design feeling cohesive. Because it is a matte and earthy tone, it creates a sophisticated, understated palette when paired with muted greys or a deep charcoal.
Is #945a56 readable on white or black?
#945a56 has a 5.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.