#965030 Hex Color

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#965030 is a mellow, unsaturated terracotta shade that brings a warm, rustic feel to design projects. It functions best as a secondary accent rather than a primary background to avoid appearing too heavy. Pair this earthy tone with soft creams or sage greens for balance. The hex code for this grounded, autumn-inspired color is #965030.

Questions about #965030

What is #965030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #965030 is rgb(150, 80, 48), in HSL hsl(19, 52%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 68%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #965030?
#965030 works best alongside soft neutrals and muted greens to ground its warmth without creating visual clutter. Try pairing it with cream for a sophisticated light contrast or sage to bring out its natural, earthy undertones.
Does #965030 function well as a primary background color?
#965030 is generally too intense and heavy for a primary background, often overwhelming the content placed on top. It performs much more effectively as a secondary accent color for borders, buttons, or illustrations where its rustic character can shine.
Is #965030 readable on white or black?
#965030 has a 6.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.48:1 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.