#965E00 Hex Color
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This mellow, earthy orange pulls inspiration from autumn landscapes and artisan crafts. As a somewhat unsaturated shade, it avoids the harshness of brighter tones. The hex code #965e00 works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background color. It pairs well with soft creams, and white text remains readable on this surface with a 5.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #965e00
What is #965e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #965e00 is rgb(150, 94, 0), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 100%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #965e00 for a balanced design?
Is #965e00 readable on white or black?
#965e00 has a 5.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.89:1 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.