#945C4E Hex Color
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#945c4e is a muted, dusty red with warm brown and ashy undertones. Its low saturation creates a mellow, understated mood, while the dark value adds weight without feeling harsh. Use it as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, or romance-focused layouts, especially beside navy or pale cream. White text achieves about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #945c4e.
Questions about #945c4e
What is #945c4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #945c4e is rgb(148, 92, 78), in HSL hsl(12, 31%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 47%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #945c4e?
Is #945c4e a warm or cool color?
#945c4e reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones outweigh its ashy gray quality, creating a mellow, grounded appearance rather than the crisp energy of a cool red.
Is #945c4e readable on white or black?
#945c4e has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.90:1 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.