#93816C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #93816c is a dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and a matte finish. Its very low saturation creates a calm, understated mood with a small lift of optimism. Use the hex code #93816c as a supporting tone for autumn, Halloween, food, or sports designs. Black text offers about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #93816c
What is #93816c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #93816c is rgb(147, 129, 108), in HSL hsl(32, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 27%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #93816c?
Is #93816c a warm or cool color?
The #93816c hex color reads warm because its base leans toward dusty orange, but its gray-brown undertones and low saturation soften that warmth, giving it a restrained, earthy character instead of a vivid or energetic appearance.
Where does #93816c work well in design?
Use #93816c as a supporting tone in autumn, Halloween, food, and sports designs, especially for backgrounds, borders, packaging accents, or secondary UI elements where its matte, low-saturation look adds warmth without demanding attention.
Is #93816c readable on white or black?
#93816c has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.