#905A31 Hex Color
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Coffee packaging, leather goods, and autumn campaigns often reach for #905a31, a muted brown-orange with quiet warmth. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, though it can turn muddy in large blocks, so treat it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. The hex code #905a31 pairs well with cream or deep teal, and white text passes AA contrast on it for body copy.
Questions about #905a31
What is #905a31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #905a31 is rgb(144, 90, 49), in HSL hsl(26, 49%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 66%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #905a31?
#905a31 pairs well with cream, deep teal, and olive, which lift its muted warmth without competing with it. Save brighter oranges for accents, since they can crowd its mellow character.
Is #905a31 readable on white or black?
#905a31 has a 5.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.69:1 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.