#973E11 Hex Color
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Somewhere between rust and aged leather, #973e11 is a dark, muted burnt orange with an earthy, tobacco-like warmth. It reads mellow rather than fiery, which makes it a grounding base for coffee, chocolate, craft, and vintage designs. White text hits about 7:1 contrast on this hex code, so it holds up behind body text and in dark interfaces. At large sizes it stays rich, but keep it away from pale neutrals or it can turn muddy.
Questions about #973e11
What is #973e11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #973e11 is rgb(151, 62, 17), in HSL hsl(20, 80%, 33%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 89%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #973e11?
It flatters sage and cream, and white text stays legible on it at roughly 7:1 contrast. Deep teal also makes the orange undertone pop without clashing.
Is #973e11 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#973e11 reads warm thanks to its strong orange undertone. It works best as a dominant base in rustic, food, and retro layouts, and as a dark background in dark mode interfaces.
Is #973e11 readable on white or black?
#973e11 has a 6.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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.