#935D31 Hex Color
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A muted, medium-dark brown-orange with a leathery warmth. #935d31 works best as a supporting tone, grounding autumn and coffee-themed palettes without stealing attention. It looks richer against deep teal than against tan, its usual partner. White text clears AA contrast on this hex code, so it can hold small body copy, but it reads muddy when scaled up. Keep the hex code #935d31 for accents, not hero panels.
Questions about #935d31
What is #935d31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #935d31 is rgb(147, 93, 49), in HSL hsl(27, 50%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 67%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #935d31?
Deep teal makes #935d31 look richer than the tan pairings it usually gets, and cream softens its weight. Use charcoal for a darker anchor in the palette. Avoid bright oranges nearby, they flatten its muted character.
Is #935d31 readable on white or black?
#935d31 has a 5.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.85:1 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.