#916126 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark orange brown, #916126 reads like caramel or worn leather. Its low saturation keeps it mellow and grounded, which suits coffee packaging, autumn themes, and vintage palettes. Treat it as a supporting tone or accent rather than a hero color, since it can turn muddy at large sizes. White text passes AA over it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #916126
What is #916126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #916126 is rgb(145, 97, 38), in HSL hsl(33, 58%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 74%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #916126?
#916126 flatters deep teal, cream, and charcoal, where its muted warmth gains contrast without clashing. Skip bright oranges nearby, since they expose how dull this shade really is.
What does the color #916126 mean or convey?
#916126 reads as warm, reliable, and handmade, thanks to its low saturation and brown base. It often signals coffee, leather goods, agriculture, and autumn rather than energy or fun.
Is #916126 readable on white or black?
#916126 has a 5.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.94:1 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.