#956717 Hex Color
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#956717 is a desaturated, warm brown with deep mustard undertones. Because of its earthy weight, this tone works best as a punchy accent for retro branding or autumn-themed designs. Pair it with cream or cool teal to balance the density. Use white text over this hex code for clear, accessible layouts, as the contrast ratio ensures excellent legibility.
Questions about #956717
What is #956717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #956717 is rgb(149, 103, 23), in HSL hsl(38, 73%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 85%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #956717?
Is #956717 readable on white or black?
#956717 has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.