#994424 Hex Color
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Close to the color of rusted iron, #994424 is a dark, muted red-brown with a warm, mellow feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since it can read muddy across large areas. It flatters sage green and cream, and its hex code holds about 6.5:1 contrast with white text, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #994424
What is #994424 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994424 is rgb(153, 68, 36), in HSL hsl(16, 62%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 76%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #994424?
#994424 pairs well with muted greens like sage and soft neutrals like cream, which lift its warmth without clashing. A deep teal also makes a rich complementary match for bold palettes.
Is #994424 readable on white or black?
#994424 has a 6.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.20:1 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.