#916E62 Hex Color
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A muted reddish brown with dusty, ashy undertones, #916e62 feels grounded without becoming heavy. Its low saturation suits supporting elements, autumn branding, food packaging, and understated backgrounds. Pair it with warm ivory or muted teal for contrast. The hex code #916e62 supports black body text at about a 4.6:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA.
Questions about #916e62
What is #916e62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #916e62 is rgb(145, 110, 98), in HSL hsl(15, 19%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 32%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #916e62?
Is #916e62 readable on white or black?
#916e62 has a 4.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.61:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.