#957D3D Hex Color
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Muted and medium-dark, #957d3d is an olive yellow with a warm, golden undertone. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette rather than a full background, where it can read muddy. Cream and deep burgundy flatter it well. Black text passes AA against this hex code at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #957d3d
What is #957d3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #957d3d is rgb(149, 125, 61), in HSL hsl(44, 42%, 41%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 59%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #957d3d?
Cream and deep burgundy bring out its golden warmth, while navy adds contrast for a grounded, outdoorsy palette. Avoid pale grays, which wash out its muted character.
Is #957d3d readable on white or black?
#957d3d has a 3.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.