#915B1B Hex Color
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#915b1b is a muted, warm orange-brown with low saturation and a mellow, earthy presence. Its darkened lightness suggests reliability and comfort, while the orange undertone adds optimism and creative energy. Use it as a supporting tone for food, coffee, artisan, autumn, or vintage branding. White text reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #915b1b
What is #915b1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #915b1b is rgb(145, 91, 27), in HSL hsl(33, 69%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 81%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #915b1b?
#915b1b pairs well with charcoal, cream, muted sage, and dusty blue, which balance its warm orange-brown base without making packaging or editorial layouts feel overly rustic or visually heavy in large areas. Use lighter pairings for stronger contrast.
Is #915b1b readable on white or black?
#915b1b has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.