#956D43 Hex Color
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This ashy, unsaturated orange carries a dusty, mellow tone that feels grounded rather than aggressive. Because it has a muted quality, #956d43 works best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to prevent it from looking muddy. The hex code for this versatile shade is #956d43, which offers enough contrast for white text to remain legible.
Questions about #956d43
What is #956d43 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #956d43 is rgb(149, 109, 67), in HSL hsl(31, 38%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 55%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #956d43?
Is #956d43 better for text or backgrounds?
Given its medium-dark value, #956d43 functions effectively as a background color for large sections, provided you use white or very light text for contrast. As a text color, it lacks the necessary legibility against most backgrounds unless applied at a very large, bold font weight.
Is #956d43 readable on white or black?
#956d43 has a 4.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.54:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.