#94743B Hex Color
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This unsaturated mustard gold blends orange and olive undertones for an earthy, grounded appearance. The hex code #94743b functions best as a warm accent color rather than a large background, as its muted intensity can feel overwhelming in high volumes. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing enough contrast to remain readable with black text.
Questions about #94743b
What is #94743b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94743b is rgb(148, 116, 59), in HSL hsl(38, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 60%, 42%.
Which colors pair best with #94743b in a palette?
This unsaturated mustard works best against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep slate blues. Using #94743b alongside these darker, cooler shades keeps the design grounded while preventing the mustard tones from feeling too overwhelming on the eye.
Is #94743b suitable for large background areas?
Using #94743b as a full-page background is generally not recommended due to its muted intensity, which can quickly strain the eyes. It functions much better as an accent for call-to-action buttons, icons, or decorative borders that need warmth.
Is #94743b readable on white or black?
#94743b has a 4.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.82:1 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.