#96745A Hex Color

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A dusty, muted orange, #96745a brings a calm and organic quality to design projects. It functions best as a supporting tone or background element rather than a dominant color, as it can appear muddy in large applications. This hex code pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate grays for an approachable, grounded look. With a solid 4.9:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against it.

Questions about #96745a

What is #96745a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96745a is rgb(150, 116, 90), in HSL hsl(26, 25%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 40%, 41%.
What colors pair best with #96745a?
#96745a looks most professional when grounded by charcoal or deep slate gray. These high-contrast combinations prevent the muted orange from appearing too muddy, creating a sophisticated and highly legible design palette for modern, organic-feeling interfaces.
Is #96745a readable on white or black?
#96745a has a 4.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.