#994F3E Hex Color
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#994f3e is a muted brick red with warm, earthy undertones. It reads rustic and grounded rather than loud, so it works well as a dominant base in autumn palettes, food branding, and traditional design. At large sizes it can turn muddy, so treat it as a 60% anchor or a 10% accent, and pair it with cream or sage to keep contrast crisp.
Questions about #994f3e
What is #994f3e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #994f3e is rgb(153, 79, 62), in HSL hsl(11, 42%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 48%, 59%, 40%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #994f3e?
Cream, sage green, and navy all flatter #994f3e. Cream softens its warmth for backgrounds, sage balances it with a cooler tone, and navy adds depth for contrast-heavy layouts.
Is #994f3e readable on white or black?
#994f3e has a 5.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.54:1 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.