#95603B Hex Color

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This muted, warm orange-brown leans into vintage aesthetics and earthy reliability. While it risks looking muddy in large blocks, it functions well as a sturdy accent color for rustic branding or craft-focused designs. Pair it with cream or soft teal to let the richness pop. The hex code for this mellow shade is #95603b, which offers sufficient contrast for white text to remain legible.

Questions about #95603b

What is #95603b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95603b is rgb(149, 96, 59), in HSL hsl(25, 43%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 60%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #95603b for a balanced palette?
This warm brown pairs exceptionally well with cream for a soft, classic aesthetic or teal to create a striking, modern contrast that balances the inherent earthiness of the shade. Using these tones together keeps your design grounded yet visually interesting.
Is #95603b a good choice for text on websites?
While #95603b offers decent legibility, it functions best as a background or accent color rather than body text. To maintain accessibility standards, always pair this medium-toned brown with high-contrast elements like white or a very light beige for optimal readability.
Is #95603b readable on white or black?
#95603b has a 5.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 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.