#965821 Hex Color
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#965821 is a warm, muted orange-brown with earthy golden undertones and moderate darkness. Its mellow saturation suggests comfort, reliability, and autumn character without feeling dull. Use it as a supporting brand tone for coffee, chocolate, artisan goods, or vintage work, pairing it with cream or charcoal. As a hex code, #965821 supports white body text at about 5.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #965821
What is #965821 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #965821 is rgb(150, 88, 33), in HSL hsl(28, 64%, 36%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 78%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #965821 in a palette?
#965821 pairs well with cream, charcoal, muted olive, and dusty blue, which balance its warm, earthy base without making the palette feel heavy. Use cream for space, charcoal for structure, and dusty blue for restrained contrast.
Is #965821 readable on white or black?
#965821 has a 5.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.71:1 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.