#946000 Hex Color
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#946000 is a dark orange-brown, the color of old bronze or dark honey. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which makes it a better supporting tone than a lead color. Pair it with cream or deep teal to bring out its warmth, and use white text on top for readable contrast. It fits coffee branding, autumn themes, and vintage packaging.
Questions about #946000
What is #946000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946000 is rgb(148, 96, 0), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 100%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #946000?
Cream and off-whites lift #946000 and keep it from turning muddy, while deep teal or navy gives it a rich, vintage contrast. Avoid placing it next to similar browns unless you want a low-key, tonal look.
Is #946000 readable on white or black?
#946000 has a 5.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.93:1 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.