#936639 Hex Color
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#936639 is a muted, warm orange-brown with mellow red and golden undertones. Its medium-dark value suggests reliability, resilience, and comfort, while its earthy character suits coffee, chocolate, agriculture, autumn, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #936639 as a supporting tone with cream or navy; white text reaches about 5.0:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #936639
What is #936639 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #936639 is rgb(147, 102, 57), in HSL hsl(30, 44%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 61%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #936639?
Cream and navy pair especially well with #936639, balancing its warm orange-brown base with light contrast and cool depth; charcoal can also provide a softer, grounded text or background option.
Where does #936639 work well in a palette?
#936639 works well as a supporting tone in coffee, chocolate, autumn, agriculture, vintage, and artisan palettes, adding a reliable, resilient feel without the intensity of brighter orange or red-brown hues.
Is #936639 readable on white or black?
#936639 has a 4.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.20:1 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.