#966A42 Hex Color
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#966a42 is a dusty, unsaturated orange with warm brown undertones and a mellow, grounded finish. Its muted depth suggests optimism and independence without feeling loud, making it useful for autumn branding, food packaging, construction safety, and youth campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream. White text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #966a42.
Questions about #966a42
What is #966a42 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966a42 is rgb(150, 106, 66), in HSL hsl(29, 39%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 56%, 41%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #966a42?
Navy and cream pair well with #966a42, balancing its dusty orange warmth with cool depth and soft contrast for grounded, approachable palettes across seasonal branding, food packaging, and digital interfaces.
Is #966a42 a warm or cool color?
#966a42 reads as a warm color because its muted orange base carries brown and earthy undertones, giving it a mellow, grounded character rather than a bright or fiery appearance overall.
Is #966a42 readable on white or black?
#966a42 has a 4.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.43:1 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.