#927C5B Hex Color
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Somewhere between khaki and dry clay, this shade reads more tan than orange. Its low saturation gives #927c5b a dusty, matte feel that suits autumn themes and food packaging as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base. Black text on it reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, so it clears WCAG AA for body copy. It looks richer against deep teal than against plain white.
Questions about #927c5b
What is #927c5b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #927c5b is rgb(146, 124, 91), in HSL hsl(36, 23%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 38%, 43%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #927c5b?
Deep teal, burgundy, and navy all make #927c5b look richer and less muddy than white does. For a softer palette, pair it with cream and other warm neutrals.
Is #927c5b readable on white or black?
#927c5b has a 3.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.