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#904840 color code is #904840. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #904840.

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#904840 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #904840 is 0.1093. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.59:1 against white and 3.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#904840 on white6.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
#904840 on black3.19:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9048406.59:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9048403.19:1AA Large

#904840 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #904840?+
The hex code for #904840 is #904840. In RGB it's rgb(144, 72, 64), and in HSL it's hsl(6, 38%, 41%).
What is the RGB value of #904840?+
#904840 in RGB is (144, 72, 64). Written in CSS: rgb(144, 72, 64).
What is the CMYK value of #904840?+
#904840 converts to CMYK(0%, 50%, 56%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #904840.
Is #904840 a warm or cool color?+
#904840 (#904840) is a warm red — its hue sits at 6° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #904840 belong to?+
#904840 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 6°, 38%, 41% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #904840 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#904840 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.59:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #904840?+
The nearest Pantone match for #904840 (#904840) is 695 C Pantone 695 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #904840 in design

Practical guidance for using #904840 (#904840) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #904840 (#904840) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #904840 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #904840 (#904840) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#904840 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #904840 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#904840 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.