#955017 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated brown carries strong autumnal undertones and a mellow, grounded quality. Because it feels reliable and rugged, #955017 works best as a supporting accent in vintage branding or organic product packaging. While it is dark enough to pair well with crisp white text for readability, be careful using it as a large background, as its heavy saturation can overwhelm fine details.
Questions about #955017
What is #955017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #955017 is rgb(149, 80, 23), in HSL hsl(27, 73%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 85%, 42%.
What design styles suit #955017 best?
This shade thrives in organic and vintage design contexts where a grounded, reliable aesthetic is desired. It excels in product packaging or tactile branding, pairing effectively with cream or off-white to maintain high contrast and readability.
Is #955017 suitable for large background areas?
Use #955017 cautiously for large backgrounds, as its heavy saturation can overwhelm fine details and strain the eye. Instead, try using it as a strong accent color or for structural design elements to add warmth without reducing legibility.
Is #955017 readable on white or black?
#955017 has a 6.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.43:1 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.