#915C1B Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #915c1b combines earthy orange with brown undertones and a medium-dark tone. Its mellow saturation suggests comfort, reliability, and autumn warmth rather than bright energy. The hex code #915c1b suits coffee, chocolate, artisan, agricultural, and vintage branding, especially beside cream or dark navy. White text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #915c1b
What is #915c1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #915c1b is rgb(145, 92, 27), in HSL hsl(33, 69%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 81%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #915c1b?
#915c1b pairs well with cream for a softer, warmer palette, while navy adds stronger contrast and a grounded, classic feel. These combinations suit packaging, editorial layouts, café branding, and autumn-inspired interfaces without making the brown-orange base feel overly bright.
Does #915c1b feel warm or cool?
#915c1b reads as a warm color because its earthy orange base is stronger than its brown undertone, creating a mellow sense of comfort, craft, reliability, and autumn warmth rather than high energy.
Is #915c1b readable on white or black?
#915c1b has a 5.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 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.