#96846E Hex Color
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#96846e is a dusty, unsaturated orange that reads as a muted taupe. This brownish shade feels grounded and understated, making it a reliable choice for calm, minimalist backgrounds. Because of its low contrast against white, use it with black text to maintain legibility. It works best as a supporting neutral alongside sharp, high-contrast accents rather than as a primary color.
Questions about #96846e
What is #96846e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #96846e is rgb(150, 132, 110), in HSL hsl(33, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 27%, 41%.
How do I best use #96846e in a color palette?
#96846e functions best as a supporting neutral that anchors your composition. Pair it with deep charcoal for text to ensure legibility, or contrast it against soft off-whites to maintain a clean, sophisticated, and minimalist look.
Does #96846e read as a warm or cool tone?
#96846e leans warm due to its underlying orange base, but its heavy desaturation gives it a cooler, stony appearance. This dual nature allows it to bridge the gap between warm wood tones and cool, industrial gray palettes.
Is #96846e readable on white or black?
#96846e has a 3.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.82:1 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.