#954A41 Hex Color
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Dusty and unsaturated, this brick red feels grounded and rustic rather than aggressive. #954a41 functions best as a warm supporting accent in autumn-inspired palettes, pairing well with muted teal or soft cream. White text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, ensuring clear readability even when applied to smaller UI elements.
Questions about #954a41
What is #954a41 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #954a41 is rgb(149, 74, 65), in HSL hsl(6, 39%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 56%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #954a41?
This rustic brick red pairs beautifully with muted teal for a natural contrast or soft cream for a balanced, sophisticated aesthetic. It functions best as an accent alongside neutral backgrounds rather than as a primary, overpowering hue.
Is #954a41 readable on white or black?
#954a41 has a 6.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.33:1 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.