#964C2F Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#964c2f is a muted burnt orange with deep brown undertones. Its low saturation reads earthy and warm, closer to clay or rust than a true orange. Large fills can turn muddy, so it works best as a supporting tone or accent in a 60/30/10 palette. It pairs well with cream and deep forest green. White text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast on #964c2f, which passes AA for body copy.
Questions about #964c2f
What is #964c2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #964c2f is rgb(150, 76, 47), in HSL hsl(17, 52%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 49%, 69%, 41%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #964c2f?
Cream, deep forest green, and dusty sage all flatter #964c2f without competing with its warmth. For higher contrast, try pairing it with a pale sand or an off-black like charcoal.
Is #964c2f readable on white or black?
#964c2f has a 6.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.37:1 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.