#967D5E Hex Color

Dusty warmth with earthy calm

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#967d5e is a muted, dusty orange with warm brown and ashy undertones, giving it a matte, mellow character. Its low saturation suits autumn palettes, food packaging, construction-themed accents, and calm supporting elements. Pair it with navy or charcoal rather than bright white, which can make it look washed out. Black text offers about 5.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #967d5e.

Questions about #967d5e

What is #967d5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #967d5e is rgb(150, 125, 94), in HSL hsl(33, 23%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 37%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #967d5e?
#967d5e pairs well with navy and charcoal, whose cooler, deeper tones balance its warm brown undertones and provide stronger visual weight than bright white in palettes, packaging, and interface accents.
Does #967d5e look warm or cool?
#967d5e reads as warm because its muted orange base is softened by brown and ashy undertones, creating an earthy appearance that suits natural, autumnal, and industrial-inspired palettes without feeling overly bright or saturated.
Is #967d5e readable on white or black?
#967d5e has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.