#965C30 Hex Color
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This warm, unsaturated brown feels reliable and grounded, evoking the texture of aged leather or roasted coffee. Because of its medium-dark value, it works best as a supporting accent in vintage palettes rather than a large background. The hex code for this color is #965c30. Pair it with soft cream or teal to balance its density, as white text is necessary to maintain legibility.
Questions about #965c30
What is #965c30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #965c30 is rgb(150, 92, 48), in HSL hsl(26, 52%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 68%, 41%.
What colors pair best with the brown #965c30?
Soft cream or muted teal work exceptionally well with #965c30 to balance its density and warm undertones. These lighter colors provide necessary visual relief, ensuring your design feels grounded and professional rather than overwhelming or muddy.
Is #965c30 suitable for text on a white background?
This color is generally too dark and low-contrast for small, body-copy text when placed against a standard light background. It is best utilized as a visual accent, decorative element, or brand color, rather than for long-form reading.
Is #965c30 readable on white or black?
#965c30 has a 5.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.87:1 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.