#946E69 Hex Color
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#946e69 is a muted, dusty red with ashy brown undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its restrained warmth suits understated branding, romance, food packaging, and supporting elements in energetic palettes. Use it as a secondary tone with deep navy or pale sage; black text reads clearly at about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #946e69.
Questions about #946e69
What is #946e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946e69 is rgb(148, 110, 105), in HSL hsl(7, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 29%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #946e69?
Does #946e69 read as warm or cool?
#946e69 reads as a warm, muted red because its red base is softened by brown and ashy undertones, though its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained in most palettes. That balance makes it feel grounded and mature rather than bright or fiery.
Is #946e69 readable on white or black?
#946e69 has a 4.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.69:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.