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#934856 color code is #934856. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #934856.

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#934856 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #934856 is 0.1151. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 6.36:1 against white and 3.30:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#934856 on white6.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
#934856 on black3.30:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
White on #9348566.36:1AA
The quick brown fox
Black on #9348563.30:1AA Large

#934856 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #934856?+
The hex code for #934856 is #934856. In RGB it's rgb(147, 72, 86), and in HSL it's hsl(349, 34%, 43%).
What is the RGB value of #934856?+
#934856 in RGB is (147, 72, 86). Written in CSS: rgb(147, 72, 86).
What is the CMYK value of #934856?+
#934856 converts to CMYK(0%, 51%, 41%, 42%) for print. Hex equivalent is #934856.
Is #934856 a warm or cool color?+
#934856 (#934856) is a warm red — its hue sits at 349° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #934856 belong to?+
#934856 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 349°, 34%, 43% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #934856 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#934856 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 6.36:1 — passes WCAG AA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #934856?+
The nearest Pantone match for #934856 (#934856) is 18-1438 Marsala, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #934856 in design

Practical guidance for using #934856 (#934856) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #934856 (#934856) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 6.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AA for body copy. Avoid placing #934856 text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #934856 (#934856) 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

#934856 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 — #934856 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

#934856 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.