Color swatch image showing #954545 with RGB(149,69,69) values
Color swatch image showing #954545 with RGB(149,69,69) values

#954545 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #954545 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#954545 Color Information

#954545 RGB value is (149, 69, 69). The hex color red value is 149, green is 69, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 37 percent, and lightness of 43 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 54 percent, 54 percent, 42 percent.

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#954545 Color Meaning

Color #954545 is a medium-dark, muted reddish-brown, a deep earthy shade of the red spectrum. Color #954545 psychologically evokes stability, emotional grounding, and mature strength, encouraging measured thought and practical focus. Culturally, color #954545 appears in jewelry, interior design, and artisan crafts to symbolize warmth, durability, and authenticity. Spiritually, #954545 resonates with the root chakra, supporting grounding, inner stability, and resilience. In healing practices, #954545 helps anchor energy, restore confidence, and balance emotional intensity.

Color Conversion

Convert #954545 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#954545
RGB
rgb(149, 69, 69)
HSL
hsl(0°, 37%, 43%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 54%, 54%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 54%, 58%)
XYZ
15.5967 11.0755 6.9460
Yxy
11.0755 0.4639 0.3294
Hunter Lab
33.2799 1.5686 0.5016
CIE-Lab
39.7073 33.6203 16.1334

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red149 / 255 (58%)
58%
Green69 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Yellow54 / 100 (54%)
54%
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#954545 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#954545 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #954545 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#954545

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.53:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #954545 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#954545

protanopia

#727245

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #954545;

Text Color

color: #954545;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #954545;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #95454540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #954545;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #954545 0%, #5a2929 100%);

#954545 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #954545 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.