#95685D Hex Color

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#95685d is a warm, dusty red with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its mellow character supports understated branding, romance, food packaging, and sports graphics without losing red’s energy. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or navy. White text provides about 4.8:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #95685d.

Questions about #95685d

What is #95685d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #95685d is rgb(149, 104, 93), in HSL hsl(12, 23%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 38%, 42%.
Which colors pair well with #95685d?
#95685d pairs well with cream for a soft, warm palette and navy for stronger contrast; muted sage or charcoal can also support it without competing with its dusty red character.
Is #95685d warm or cool?
#95685d reads as a warm color because its red base is softened by earthy, brownish undertones, giving it a dusty matte appearance rather than a bright or sharply saturated red.
Is #95685d readable on white or black?
#95685d has a 4.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.41:1 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.