#955539 Hex Color
Mellow warmth with earthy depth
#955539 is a muted, medium-dark orange-brown with warm red undertones. Its mellow saturation feels grounded and dependable, while its earthy depth suggests comfort, resilience, and autumn warmth. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan, agricultural, or vintage branding. White text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for accessible body text and dark interface panels.
Questions about #955539
What is #955539 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #955539 is rgb(149, 85, 57), in HSL hsl(18, 45%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 62%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #955539?
#955539 pairs well with cream, beige, and charcoal, while muted sage or dusty blue adds restrained contrast without overwhelming its warm, earthy orange-brown base in branding, packaging, and interface palettes.
Is #955539 readable on white or black?
#955539 has a 5.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.63:1 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.