#958240 Hex Color
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#958240 is a muted, earthy yellow with strong olive undertones. It carries a mellow, organic character that works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Because it feels somewhat muddy, it pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep teals. This shade maintains high readability against black text, making it a reliable choice for buttons or accents in military-inspired or outdoor brand palettes.
Questions about #958240
What is #958240 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #958240 is rgb(149, 130, 64), in HSL hsl(47, 40%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 57%, 42%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #958240?
Is #958240 suitable for text on a white background?
#958240 lacks sufficient contrast for use as body text on a pure white background, as it will likely fail standard accessibility tests. Use this shade primarily for UI accents, buttons, or decorative design elements rather than small, readable text.
Is #958240 readable on white or black?
#958240 has a 3.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.54:1 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.