#936550 Hex Color
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#936550 is a muted orange-brown with dusty gray undertones, giving designs a warm yet subdued, dependable feel. Its matte, low-saturation finish suits coffee packaging, autumn branding, craft products, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep navy. White text provides about 5.0:1 contrast for accessible body copy. The hex code is #936550.
Questions about #936550
What is #936550 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #936550 is rgb(147, 101, 80), in HSL hsl(19, 30%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 46%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #936550?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #936550, balancing its muted orange-brown warmth with light contrast and cool depth for packaging, editorial layouts, and calm brand palettes with ease across projects. A warm cream background keeps the palette softer.
Is #936550 a warm or cool color?
#936550 reads as a warm, muted orange-brown because its brown and orange base outweighs its dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood calm, grounded, and understated rather than bright or energetic.
Is #936550 readable on white or black?
#936550 has a 4.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.21:1 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.