#94856F Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #94856f is a dusty orange with gray-brown undertones and very low saturation. Its restrained warmth suggests calm, independence, and understated optimism rather than bright energy. The hex code #94856f works best as a supporting tone in autumn palettes, food and beverage branding, or sports graphics, though it can look muddy across large areas.
Questions about #94856f
What is #94856f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #94856f is rgb(148, 133, 111), in HSL hsl(36, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 25%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #94856f?
#94856f pairs well with navy for contrast, burgundy for a grounded autumn palette, and soft cream for warmth; use one stronger partner to keep its low saturation from making the layout feel flat.
Is #94856f suitable for text and interfaces?
Black text on #94856f reaches about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio, which clears WCAG AA's 4.5:1 requirement for normal body text; pale text has less separation, so reserve light lettering for larger type or test the exact combination.
Is #94856f readable on white or black?
#94856f has a 3.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.84:1 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.