#965527 Hex Color

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This mellow orange-brown carries a warm, unsaturated character reminiscent of leather or roasted coffee. Because of its sturdy nature, #965527 works best as a grounding accent in organic palettes rather than a dominant background. Pair it with soft cream or teal to offset its heaviness. The hex code for this reliable, earthy tone is #965527, which offers strong readability against white text.

Questions about #965527

What is #965527 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #965527 is rgb(150, 85, 39), in HSL hsl(25, 59%, 37%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 74%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #965527 in a design scheme?
#965527 works best alongside softer neutrals to balance its inherent weight and density. Pair it with a creamy off-white or a muted teal to create a sophisticated, organic palette that highlights its natural, leathery warmth without feeling overwhelming.
Is #965527 suitable for text overlays?
This earthy tone is best used as a grounding element or accent rather than a text color on most backgrounds. While it offers decent contrast against stark white, it can quickly lose readability, so consider using it primarily for headings or graphical accents instead.
Is #965527 readable on white or black?
#965527 has a 5.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.62:1 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.