#966F35 Hex Color
Mellow Bronze with an Earthy Edge
Somewhere between caramel and dried mustard, this muted bronze-orange leans earthy instead of loud. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a mellow, autumn feel. The hex code #966f35 works best as a supporting tone beside cream or deep teal; as a full background it can turn muddy. Black text on it reaches about 4.6:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #966f35
What is #966f35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #966f35 is rgb(150, 111, 53), in HSL hsl(36, 48%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 65%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #966f35?
Cream and warm off-whites lift #966f35, while charcoal and deep teal make it feel richer and less muddy. Skip bright oranges nearby, they compete with its muted character.
Is #966f35 readable on white or black?
#966f35 has a 4.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.62:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.