#936D62 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy red has a matte finish that feels grounded and understated. The hex code #936d62 works best as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as it can appear flat in large applications. It pairs beautifully with dark charcoal grays and provides enough contrast for black text to remain readable in body copy.
Questions about #936d62
What is #936d62 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #936d62 is rgb(147, 109, 98), in HSL hsl(13, 20%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 33%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #936d62?
How should I apply #936d62 in design projects?
Use #936d62 as a supporting neutral rather than a dominant background, as it can appear flat or muddy when applied to large, uninterrupted surfaces. It works effectively for UI accents, borders, or muted text blocks that require readability without the harshness of pure black.
Is #936d62 readable on white or black?
#936d62 has a 4.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.60:1 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.