#946B4A Hex Color
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This muted, dusty orange carries a distinct matte quality that avoids the saturation of brighter hues. Because it sits on the edge of a mid-tone brown, #946b4a serves best as a supporting element rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or slate gray to balance its warmth. The hex code for this ashy orange is #946b4a, and white text maintains legible contrast against it.
Questions about #946b4a
What is #946b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #946b4a is rgb(148, 107, 74), in HSL hsl(27, 33%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 50%, 42%.
What colors complement #946b4a best?
#946b4a works effectively when paired with slate gray or a soft cream to balance its heavy, earthy warmth. These neutrals prevent the dusty orange from feeling too saturated while maintaining a professional, sophisticated aesthetic for web design layouts.
Is #946b4a readable on white or black?
#946b4a has a 4.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.46:1 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.